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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.26, 1,765.92 and 782.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.26, 1,765.92 and 782.09 is: 1,079.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.26 : 1,765.92 = 782.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.26/1,765.92 = 782.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.26x = 1,765.92 × 782.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.26x = 1,381,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,099.54/1,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.61

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