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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.79, 1,898.51 and 879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.79, 1,898.51 and 879.45 is: 1,212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.79 : 1,898.51 = 879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.79/1,898.51 = 879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.79x = 1,898.51 × 879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.79x = 1,669,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,646.82/1,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.71

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