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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.72, 1,806.96 and 879.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.72, 1,806.96 and 879.56 is: 1,318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.72 : 1,806.96 = 879.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.72/1,806.96 = 879.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.72x = 1,806.96 × 879.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.72x = 1,589,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,329.74/1,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.16

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