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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.23, 2,776.83 and 878.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.23, 2,776.83 and 878.01 is: 1,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.23 : 2,776.83 = 878.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.23/2,776.83 = 878.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.23x = 2,776.83 × 878.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.23x = 2,438,084.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,084.51/1,851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.01

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