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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.80, 1,727.76 and 879.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.80, 1,727.76 and 879.56 is: 1,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.80 : 1,727.76 = 879.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.80/1,727.76 = 879.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.80x = 1,727.76 × 879.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.80x = 1,519,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,669.72/1,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.38

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