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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.20, 1,918.26 and 868.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.20, 1,918.26 and 868.53 is: 1,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.20 : 1,918.26 = 868.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.20/1,918.26 = 868.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.20x = 1,918.26 × 868.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.20x = 1,666,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,066.36/1,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.43

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