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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.87, 1,319.39 and 833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.87, 1,319.39 and 833.51 is: 1,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.87 : 1,319.39 = 833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.87/1,319.39 = 833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.87x = 1,319.39 × 833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.87x = 1,099,713.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,713.99/878.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.29

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