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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.76, 1,920.57 and 795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.76, 1,920.57 and 795.19 is: 1,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.76 : 1,920.57 = 795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.76/1,920.57 = 795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.76x = 1,920.57 × 795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.76x = 1,527,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,213.26/1,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.29

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