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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.01, 1,918.54 and 843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.01, 1,918.54 and 843.05 is: 1,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.01 : 1,918.54 = 843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.01/1,918.54 = 843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.01x = 1,918.54 × 843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.01x = 1,617,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,431.00/1,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.59

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