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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.36, 1,604.16 and 879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.36, 1,604.16 and 879.84 is: 1,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.36 : 1,604.16 = 879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.36/1,604.16 = 879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.36x = 1,604.16 × 879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.36x = 1,411,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,404.13/1,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.39

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