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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.67, 2,127.51 and 878.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.67, 2,127.51 and 878.55 is: 1,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.67 : 2,127.51 = 878.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.67/2,127.51 = 878.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.67x = 2,127.51 × 878.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.67x = 1,869,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,123.91/1,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.40

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