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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.38, 1,944.96 and 878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.38, 1,944.96 and 878.48 is: 1,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.38 : 1,944.96 = 878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.38/1,944.96 = 878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.38x = 1,944.96 × 878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.38x = 1,708,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,605.79/1,409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.31

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