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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.42, 2,054.17 and 879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.42, 2,054.17 and 879.13 is: 1,315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.42 : 2,054.17 = 879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.42/2,054.17 = 879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.42x = 2,054.17 × 879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.42x = 1,805,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,882.47/1,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.84

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