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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.94, 1,804.62 and 879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.94, 1,804.62 and 879.50 is: 1,317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.94 : 1,804.62 = 879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.94/1,804.62 = 879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.94x = 1,804.62 × 879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.94x = 1,587,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,163.29/1,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.21

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