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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.42, 1,617.84 and 879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.42, 1,617.84 and 879.12 is: 1,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.42 : 1,617.84 = 879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.42/1,617.84 = 879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.42x = 1,617.84 × 879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.42x = 1,422,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,275.50/1,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.08

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