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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.17, 1,919.33 and 760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.17, 1,919.33 and 760.19 is: 1,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.17 : 1,919.33 = 760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.17/1,919.33 = 760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.17x = 1,919.33 × 760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.17x = 1,459,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,055.47/1,279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.63

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