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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.64, 2,026.32 and 878.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.64, 2,026.32 and 878.96 is: 1,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.64 : 2,026.32 = 878.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.64/2,026.32 = 878.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.64x = 2,026.32 × 878.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.64x = 1,781,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,054.23/1,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.72

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