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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.02, 1,765.08 and 719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.02, 1,765.08 and 719.52 is: 992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.02 : 1,765.08 = 719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.02/1,765.08 = 719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.02x = 1,765.08 × 719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.02x = 1,270,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,010.36/1,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.96

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