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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.09, 2,020.06 and 878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.09, 2,020.06 and 878.10 is: 1,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.09 : 2,020.06 = 878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.09/2,020.06 = 878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.09x = 2,020.06 × 878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.09x = 1,773,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,814.69/1,347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.78

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