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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.30, 1,593.15 and 879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.30, 1,593.15 and 879.70 is: 1,318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.30 : 1,593.15 = 879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.30/1,593.15 = 879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.30x = 1,593.15 × 879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.30x = 1,401,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,494.06/1,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.06

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