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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.54, 1,550.19 and 879.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.54, 1,550.19 and 879.83 is: 1,318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.54 : 1,550.19 = 879.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.54/1,550.19 = 879.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.54x = 1,550.19 × 879.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.54x = 1,363,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,900.08/1,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.37

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