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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.99, 2,242.48 and 878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.99, 2,242.48 and 878.95 is: 1,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.99 : 2,242.48 = 878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.99/2,242.48 = 878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.99x = 2,242.48 × 878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.99x = 1,971,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,031.29/1,624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.95

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