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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,342.50 and 879.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,342.50 and 879.49 is: 1,213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,342.50 = 879.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,342.50 = 879.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,342.50 × 879.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 1,180,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,715.33/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.43

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