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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.88, 1,974.28 and 878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.88, 1,974.28 and 878.88 is: 1,318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.88 : 1,974.28 = 878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.88/1,974.28 = 878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.88x = 1,974.28 × 878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.88x = 1,735,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,155.21/1,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.63

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