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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.34, 1,762.83 and 999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.34, 1,762.83 and 999.14 is: 1,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.34 : 1,762.83 = 999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.34/1,762.83 = 999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.34x = 1,762.83 × 999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.34x = 1,761,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,313.97/1,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.74

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