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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.46, 2,127.29 and 878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.46, 2,127.29 and 878.34 is: 1,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.46 : 2,127.29 = 878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.46/2,127.29 = 878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.46x = 2,127.29 × 878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.46x = 1,868,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,479.51/1,541.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.15

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