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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.46, 1,763.96 and 837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.46, 1,763.96 and 837.20 is: 1,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.46 : 1,763.96 = 837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.46/1,763.96 = 837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.46x = 1,763.96 × 837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.46x = 1,476,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,774.31/1,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.22

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