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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.26, 1,919.60 and 694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.26, 1,919.60 and 694.26 is: 1,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.26 : 1,919.60 = 694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.26/1,919.60 = 694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.26x = 1,919.60 × 694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.26x = 1,332,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,701.50/1,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.78

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