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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.88, 2,048.54 and 878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.88, 2,048.54 and 878.48 is: 1,318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.88 : 2,048.54 = 878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.88/2,048.54 = 878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.88x = 2,048.54 × 878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.88x = 1,799,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,601.42/1,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.51

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