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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.65, 1,897.47 and 878.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.65, 1,897.47 and 878.93 is: 1,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.65 : 1,897.47 = 878.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.65/1,897.47 = 878.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.65x = 1,897.47 × 878.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.65x = 1,667,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,733.82/1,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.32

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