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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.43, 1,764.55 and 902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.43, 1,764.55 and 902.56 is: 1,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.43 : 1,764.55 = 902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.43/1,764.55 = 902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.43x = 1,764.55 × 902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.43x = 1,592,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,612.27/1,279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.78

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