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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.36, 1,986.46 and 879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.36, 1,986.46 and 879.80 is: 1,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.36 : 1,986.46 = 879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.36/1,986.46 = 879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.36x = 1,986.46 × 879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.36x = 1,747,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,687.51/1,439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.21

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