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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.37, 1,765.46 and 719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.37, 1,765.46 and 719.86 is: 993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.37 : 1,765.46 = 719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.37/1,765.46 = 719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.37x = 1,765.46 × 719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.37x = 1,270,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,880.44/1,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.37

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