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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.82, 1,899.32 and 878.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.82, 1,899.32 and 878.94 is: 1,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.82 : 1,899.32 = 878.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.82/1,899.32 = 878.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.82x = 1,899.32 × 878.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.82x = 1,669,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,383.93/1,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.49

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