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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.07, 1,863.85 and 878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.07, 1,863.85 and 878.38 is: 1,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.07 : 1,863.85 = 878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.07/1,863.85 = 878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.07x = 1,863.85 × 878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.07x = 1,637,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,168.56/1,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.65

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