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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.25, 2,879.29 and 879.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.25, 2,879.29 and 879.67 is: 1,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.25 : 2,879.29 = 879.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.25/2,879.29 = 879.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.25x = 2,879.29 × 879.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.25x = 2,532,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,825.03/1,920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.01

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