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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.04, 1,822.39 and 878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.04, 1,822.39 and 878.38 is: 1,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.04 : 1,822.39 = 878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.04/1,822.39 = 878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.04x = 1,822.39 × 878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.04x = 1,600,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,744.18/1,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.73

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