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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.22, 1,984.85 and 878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.22, 1,984.85 and 878.80 is: 1,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.22 : 1,984.85 = 878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.22/1,984.85 = 878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.22x = 1,984.85 × 878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.22x = 1,744,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,276.94/1,438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.80

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