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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.65, 1,668.38 and 879.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.65, 1,668.38 and 879.17 is: 1,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.65 : 1,668.38 = 879.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.65/1,668.38 = 879.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.65x = 1,668.38 × 879.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.65x = 1,466,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,776.91/1,209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.57

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