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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.21, 2,193.90 and 878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.21, 2,193.90 and 878.32 is: 1,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.21 : 2,193.90 = 878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.21/2,193.90 = 878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.21x = 2,193.90 × 878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.21x = 1,926,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,946.25/1,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.83

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