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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.23, 2,141.82 and 878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.23, 2,141.82 and 878.75 is: 1,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.23 : 2,141.82 = 878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.23/2,141.82 = 878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.23x = 2,141.82 × 878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.23x = 1,882,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,113.62/1,428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.80

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