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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.55, 1,914.39 and 866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.55, 1,914.39 and 866.72 is: 1,296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.55 : 1,914.39 = 866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.55/1,914.39 = 866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.55x = 1,914.39 × 866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.55x = 1,659,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,230.53/1,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.73

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