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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.43, 1,985.76 and 879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.43, 1,985.76 and 879.45 is: 1,213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.43 : 1,985.76 = 879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.43/1,985.76 = 879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.43x = 1,985.76 × 879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.43x = 1,746,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,376.63/1,439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.24

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