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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.94, 2,242.43 and 878.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.94, 2,242.43 and 878.91 is: 1,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.94 : 2,242.43 = 878.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.94/2,242.43 = 878.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.94x = 2,242.43 × 878.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.94x = 1,970,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,884.64/1,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.90

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