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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.41, 1,765.04 and 806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.41, 1,765.04 and 806.94 is: 1,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.41 : 1,765.04 = 806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.41/1,765.04 = 806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.41x = 1,765.04 × 806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.41x = 1,424,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,277.34/1,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.23

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