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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.41, 1,340.02 and 879.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.41, 1,340.02 and 879.87 is: 1,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.41 : 1,340.02 = 879.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.41/1,340.02 = 879.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.41x = 1,340.02 × 879.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.41x = 1,179,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,043.40/973.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.25

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