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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.94, 1,868.70 and 879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.94, 1,868.70 and 879.62 is: 1,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.94 : 1,868.70 = 879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.94/1,868.70 = 879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.94x = 1,868.70 × 879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.94x = 1,643,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,739.85/1,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.28

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