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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.93, 2,129.31 and 879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.93, 2,129.31 and 879.78 is: 1,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.93 : 2,129.31 = 879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.93/2,129.31 = 879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.93x = 2,129.31 × 879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.93x = 1,873,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,324.35/1,542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.13

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