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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.79, 2,058.23 and 879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.79, 2,058.23 and 879.50 is: 1,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.79 : 2,058.23 = 879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.79/2,058.23 = 879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.79x = 2,058.23 × 879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.79x = 1,810,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,220.63/1,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.64

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