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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.44, 1,791.10 and 879.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.44, 1,791.10 and 879.98 is: 1,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.44 : 1,791.10 = 879.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.44/1,791.10 = 879.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.44x = 1,791.10 × 879.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.44x = 1,576,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,132.18/1,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.80

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