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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.03, 2,877.42 and 878.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.03, 2,877.42 and 878.07 is: 1,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.03 : 2,877.42 = 878.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.03/2,877.42 = 878.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.03x = 2,877.42 × 878.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.03x = 2,526,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,565.98/1,918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.27

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