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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.40, 2,778.16 and 878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.40, 2,778.16 and 878.34 is: 1,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.40 : 2,778.16 = 878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.40/2,778.16 = 878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.40x = 2,778.16 × 878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.40x = 2,440,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,169.05/1,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.59

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