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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.98, 1,984.62 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.98, 1,984.62 and 878.76 is: 1,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.98 : 1,984.62 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.98/1,984.62 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.98x = 1,984.62 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.98x = 1,744,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,004.67/1,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.82

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