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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.58, 1,769.27 and 1,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.58, 1,769.27 and 1,220.45 is: 1,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.58 : 1,769.27 = 1,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.58/1,769.27 = 1,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.58x = 1,769.27 × 1,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.58x = 2,159,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,290.62/1,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.51

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