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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.89, 1,946.03 and 879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.89, 1,946.03 and 879.32 is: 1,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.89 : 1,946.03 = 879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.89/1,946.03 = 879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.89x = 1,946.03 × 879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.89x = 1,711,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,183.57/1,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.84

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