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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.76, 2,020.14 and 879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.76, 2,020.14 and 879.30 is: 1,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.76 : 2,020.14 = 879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.76/2,020.14 = 879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.76x = 2,020.14 × 879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.76x = 1,776,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,309.10/1,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.95

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