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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.40, 2,026.62 and 879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.40, 2,026.62 and 879.12 is: 1,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.40 : 2,026.62 = 879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.40/2,026.62 = 879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.40x = 2,026.62 × 879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.40x = 1,781,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,642.17/1,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.33

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