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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.23, 1,763.66 and 925.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.23, 1,763.66 and 925.67 is: 1,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.23 : 1,763.66 = 925.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.23/1,763.66 = 925.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.23x = 1,763.66 × 925.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.23x = 1,632,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,553.71/1,279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.20

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