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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.76, 1,985.95 and 879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.76, 1,985.95 and 879.92 is: 1,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.76 : 1,985.95 = 879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.76/1,985.95 = 879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.76x = 1,985.95 × 879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.76x = 1,747,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,477.12/1,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.73

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