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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.49, 1,898.25 and 879.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.49, 1,898.25 and 879.29 is: 1,212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.49 : 1,898.25 = 879.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.49/1,898.25 = 879.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.49x = 1,898.25 × 879.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.49x = 1,669,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,102.75/1,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.58

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