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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.13, 1,765.17 and 711.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.13, 1,765.17 and 711.95 is: 982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.13 : 1,765.17 = 711.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.13/1,765.17 = 711.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.13x = 1,765.17 × 711.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.13x = 1,256,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,714.52/1,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.48

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