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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.65, 2,026.71 and 878.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.65, 2,026.71 and 878.85 is: 1,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.65 : 2,026.71 = 878.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.65/2,026.71 = 878.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.65x = 2,026.71 × 878.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.65x = 1,781,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,174.08/1,468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.80

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