Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.40, 1,892 and 1,279.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,279.40, 1,892 and 1,279.40 is: 1,892
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,279.40 : 1,892 = 1,279.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,279.40/1,892 = 1,279.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,279.40x = 1,892 × 1,279.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,279.40x = 2,420,624.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,420,624.80/1,279.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892
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