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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.57, 1,821.96 and 878.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.57, 1,821.96 and 878.54 is: 1,212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.57 : 1,821.96 = 878.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.57/1,821.96 = 878.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.57x = 1,821.96 × 878.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.57x = 1,600,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,655.63/1,320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.09

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