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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.71, 2,178.14 and 1,019.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.71, 2,178.14 and 1,019.81 is: 1,407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.71 : 2,178.14 = 1,019.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.71/2,178.14 = 1,019.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.71x = 2,178.14 × 1,019.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.71x = 2,221,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,272.96/1,578.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.02

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