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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.94, 2,779.27 and 878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.94, 2,779.27 and 878.04 is: 1,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.94 : 2,779.27 = 878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.94/2,779.27 = 878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.94x = 2,779.27 × 878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.94x = 2,440,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,310.23/1,851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.70

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