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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.79, 4,782.63 and 879.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.79, 4,782.63 and 879.75 is: 1,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.79 : 4,782.63 = 879.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.79/4,782.63 = 879.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.79x = 4,782.63 × 879.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.79x = 4,207,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,518.74/3,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.47

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