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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.45, 2,290.53 and 878.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.45, 2,290.53 and 878.21 is: 1,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.45 : 2,290.53 = 878.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.45/2,290.53 = 878.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.45x = 2,290.53 × 878.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.45x = 2,011,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,566.35/1,529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.22

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