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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.34, 1,765.38 and 807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.34, 1,765.38 and 807.08 is: 1,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.34 : 1,765.38 = 807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.34/1,765.38 = 807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.34x = 1,765.38 × 807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.34x = 1,424,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,802.89/1,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.70

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