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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.03, 2,242.46 and 878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.03, 2,242.46 and 878.86 is: 1,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.03 : 2,242.46 = 878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.03/2,242.46 = 878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.03x = 2,242.46 × 878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.03x = 1,970,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,808.40/1,497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.48

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