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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.98, 2,344.47 and 879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.98, 2,344.47 and 879.46 is: 1,319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.98 : 2,344.47 = 879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.98/2,344.47 = 879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.98x = 2,344.47 × 879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.98x = 2,061,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,867.59/1,562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.19

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