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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.66, 1,517.63 and 879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.66, 1,517.63 and 879.18 is: 1,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.66 : 1,517.63 = 879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.66/1,517.63 = 879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.66x = 1,517.63 × 879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.66x = 1,334,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,269.94/1,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.45

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