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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.10, 1,826.06 and 879.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.10, 1,826.06 and 879.21 is: 1,214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.10 : 1,826.06 = 879.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.10/1,826.06 = 879.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.10x = 1,826.06 × 879.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.10x = 1,605,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,485.82/1,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.35

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