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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.55, 1,936.84 and 878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.55, 1,936.84 and 878.27 is: 1,322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.55 : 1,936.84 = 878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.55/1,936.84 = 878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.55x = 1,936.84 × 878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.55x = 1,701,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,068.47/1,286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.19

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