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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.48, 1,440.69 and 879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.48, 1,440.69 and 879.36 is: 1,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.48 : 1,440.69 = 879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.48/1,440.69 = 879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.48x = 1,440.69 × 879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.48x = 1,266,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,876.46/1,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.45

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