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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.83, 1,671.13 and 879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.83, 1,671.13 and 879.13 is: 1,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.83 : 1,671.13 = 879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.83/1,671.13 = 879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.83x = 1,671.13 × 879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.83x = 1,469,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,140.52/1,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.33

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