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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.52, 1,799.04 and 878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.52, 1,799.04 and 878.40 is: 1,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.52 : 1,799.04 = 878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.52/1,799.04 = 878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.52x = 1,799.04 × 878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.52x = 1,580,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,276.74/1,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.39

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