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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.50, 2,779.06 and 878.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.50, 2,779.06 and 878.07 is: 1,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.50 : 2,779.06 = 878.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.50/2,779.06 = 878.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.50x = 2,779.06 × 878.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.50x = 2,440,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,219.09/1,852.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.25

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