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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.72, 2,008.85 and 878.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.72, 2,008.85 and 878.31 is: 1,315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.72 : 2,008.85 = 878.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.72/2,008.85 = 878.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.72x = 2,008.85 × 878.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.72x = 1,764,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,388.65/1,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.02

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