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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.03, 2,779.17 and 878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.03, 2,779.17 and 878.23 is: 1,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.03 : 2,779.17 = 878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.03/2,779.17 = 878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.03x = 2,779.17 × 878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.03x = 2,440,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,750.47/1,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.88

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