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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342, 2,010.78 and 879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342, 2,010.78 and 879.16 is: 1,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342 : 2,010.78 = 879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342/2,010.78 = 879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342x = 2,010.78 × 879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342x = 1,767,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,797.34/1,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.29

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