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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.26, 2,127.12 and 878.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.26, 2,127.12 and 878.25 is: 1,212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.26 : 2,127.12 = 878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.26/2,127.12 = 878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.26x = 2,127.12 × 878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.26x = 1,868,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,143.14/1,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.09

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