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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.62, 2,080.52 and 878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.62, 2,080.52 and 878.52 is: 1,212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.62 : 2,080.52 = 878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.62/2,080.52 = 878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.62x = 2,080.52 × 878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.62x = 1,827,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,778.43/1,507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.36

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