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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.53, 2,139.71 and 878.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.53, 2,139.71 and 878.33 is: 1,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.53 : 2,139.71 = 878.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.53/2,139.71 = 878.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.53x = 2,139.71 × 878.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.53x = 1,879,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,372.44/1,550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.08

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