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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.76, 2,059.02 and 879.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.76, 2,059.02 and 879.53 is: 1,318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.76 : 2,059.02 = 879.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.76/2,059.02 = 879.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.76x = 2,059.02 × 879.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.76x = 1,810,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,959.57/1,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.25

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