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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.26, 1,863.32 and 878.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.26, 1,863.32 and 878.81 is: 1,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.26 : 1,863.32 = 878.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.26/1,863.32 = 878.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.26x = 1,863.32 × 878.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.26x = 1,637,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,490.54/1,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.82

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