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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.20, 1,750.70 and 879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.20, 1,750.70 and 879.32 is: 1,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.20 : 1,750.70 = 879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.20/1,750.70 = 879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.20x = 1,750.70 × 879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.20x = 1,539,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,425.52/1,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.78

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