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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.84, 1,974.44 and 878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.84, 1,974.44 and 878.86 is: 1,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.84 : 1,974.44 = 878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.84/1,974.44 = 878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.84x = 1,974.44 × 878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.84x = 1,735,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,256.34/1,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.74

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