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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.20, 1,765.38 and 719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.20, 1,765.38 and 719.70 is: 993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.20 : 1,765.38 = 719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.20/1,765.38 = 719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.20x = 1,765.38 × 719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.20x = 1,270,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,543.99/1,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.23

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