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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.02, 1,916.37 and 1,154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.02, 1,916.37 and 1,154.55 is: 1,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.02 : 1,916.37 = 1,154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.02/1,916.37 = 1,154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.02x = 1,916.37 × 1,154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.02x = 2,212,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,544.98/1,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.88

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