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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.62, 2,878.54 and 879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.62, 2,878.54 and 879.08 is: 1,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.62 : 2,878.54 = 879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.62/2,878.54 = 879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.62x = 2,878.54 × 879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.62x = 2,530,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,450.35/1,918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.89

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