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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.40, 1,765.50 and 719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.40, 1,765.50 and 719.89 is: 993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.40 : 1,765.50 = 719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.40/1,765.50 = 719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.40x = 1,765.50 × 719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.40x = 1,270,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,958.68/1,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.41

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