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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.63, 1,391.16 and 879.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.63, 1,391.16 and 879.41 is: 1,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.63 : 1,391.16 = 879.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.63/1,391.16 = 879.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.63x = 1,391.16 × 879.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.63x = 1,223,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,401.84/1,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.53

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