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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.06, 1,984.26 and 878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.06, 1,984.26 and 878.08 is: 1,211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.06 : 1,984.26 = 878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.06/1,984.26 = 878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.06x = 1,984.26 × 878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.06x = 1,742,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,339.02/1,438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.59

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