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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.30, 1,862.36 and 878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.30, 1,862.36 and 878.35 is: 1,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.30 : 1,862.36 = 878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.30/1,862.36 = 878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.30x = 1,862.36 × 878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.30x = 1,635,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,803.91/1,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.44

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