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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.50, 2,228.01 and 878.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.50, 2,228.01 and 878.50 is: 1,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.50 : 2,228.01 = 878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.50/2,228.01 = 878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.50x = 2,228.01 × 878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.50x = 1,957,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,306.79/1,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.33

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