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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.62, 1,817.74 and 879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.62, 1,817.74 and 879.70 is: 1,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.62 : 1,817.74 = 879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.62/1,817.74 = 879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.62x = 1,817.74 × 879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.62x = 1,599,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,065.88/1,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.78

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