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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.20, 1,912.97 and 879.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.20, 1,912.97 and 879.15 is: 1,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.20 : 1,912.97 = 879.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.20/1,912.97 = 879.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.20x = 1,912.97 × 879.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.20x = 1,681,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,775.86/1,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.83

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