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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.08, 2,126.66 and 878.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.08, 2,126.66 and 878.15 is: 1,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.08 : 2,126.66 = 878.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.08/2,126.66 = 878.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.08x = 2,126.66 × 878.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.08x = 1,867,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,521.42/1,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.82

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