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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.42, 2,052.68 and 878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.42, 2,052.68 and 878.13 is: 1,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.42 : 2,052.68 = 878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.42/2,052.68 = 878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.42x = 2,052.68 × 878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.42x = 1,802,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,515.50/1,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.34

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