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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.46, 1,926.86 and 1,127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.46, 1,926.86 and 1,127.05 is: 1,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.46 : 1,926.86 = 1,127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.46/1,926.86 = 1,127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.46x = 1,926.86 × 1,127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.46x = 2,171,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,657.11/1,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.32

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