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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.27, 1,872.02 and 878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.27, 1,872.02 and 878.84 is: 1,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.27 : 1,872.02 = 878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.27/1,872.02 = 878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.27x = 1,872.02 × 878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.27x = 1,645,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,208.54/1,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.15

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