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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.37, 1,862.48 and 878.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.37, 1,862.48 and 878.45 is: 1,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.37 : 1,862.48 = 878.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.37/1,862.48 = 878.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.37x = 1,862.48 × 878.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.37x = 1,636,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,087.20/1,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.48

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