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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.02, 1,946.43 and 879.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.02, 1,946.43 and 879.17 is: 1,213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.02 : 1,946.43 = 879.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.02/1,946.43 = 879.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.02x = 1,946.43 × 879.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.02x = 1,711,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,242.86/1,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.63

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