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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.16, 1,518.32 and 879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.16, 1,518.32 and 879.68 is: 1,215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.16 : 1,518.32 = 879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.16/1,518.32 = 879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.16x = 1,518.32 × 879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.16x = 1,335,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,635.74/1,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.14

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