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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.04, 1,764.60 and 812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.04, 1,764.60 and 812.48 is: 1,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.04 : 1,764.60 = 812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.04/1,764.60 = 812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.04x = 1,764.60 × 812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.04x = 1,433,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,702.21/1,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.92

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