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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.35, 1,919.12 and 795.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.35, 1,919.12 and 795.69 is: 1,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.35 : 1,919.12 = 795.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.35/1,919.12 = 795.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.35x = 1,919.12 × 795.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.35x = 1,527,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,020.61/1,279.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.59

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