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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.58, 1,920.04 and 732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.58, 1,920.04 and 732.82 is: 1,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.58 : 1,920.04 = 732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.58/1,920.04 = 732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.58x = 1,920.04 × 732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.58x = 1,407,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,043.71/1,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.61

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