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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.91, 2,427.83 and 879.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.91, 2,427.83 and 879.51 is: 1,318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.91 : 2,427.83 = 879.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.91/2,427.83 = 879.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.91x = 2,427.83 × 879.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.91x = 2,135,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,300.76/1,619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.16

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