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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.44, 1,822.98 and 879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.44, 1,822.98 and 879.40 is: 1,212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.44 : 1,822.98 = 879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.44/1,822.98 = 879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.44x = 1,822.98 × 879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.44x = 1,603,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,128.61/1,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.25

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