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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.84, 1,214.22 and 870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.84, 1,214.22 and 870.20 is: 1,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.84 : 1,214.22 = 870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.84/1,214.22 = 870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.84x = 1,214.22 × 870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.84x = 1,056,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,614.24/878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.28

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