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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.46, 1,822.36 and 878.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.46, 1,822.36 and 878.50 is: 1,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.46 : 1,822.36 = 878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.46/1,822.36 = 878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.46x = 1,822.36 × 878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.46x = 1,600,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,938.87/1,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.41

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