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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.14, 1,919.36 and 585.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.14, 1,919.36 and 585.73 is: 878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.14 : 1,919.36 = 585.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.14/1,919.36 = 585.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.14x = 1,919.36 × 585.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.14x = 1,124,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,226.73/1,279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.89

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