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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.66, 1,919.52 and 957.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.66, 1,919.52 and 957.07 is: 1,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.66 : 1,919.52 = 957.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.66/1,919.52 = 957.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.66x = 1,919.52 × 957.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.66x = 1,837,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,110.22/1,279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.63

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