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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.54, 1,915.84 and 1,121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.54, 1,915.84 and 1,121.92 is: 1,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.54 : 1,915.84 = 1,121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.54/1,915.84 = 1,121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.54x = 1,915.84 × 1,121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.54x = 2,149,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,409.51/1,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.83

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