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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.69, 1,765.84 and 782.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.69, 1,765.84 and 782.47 is: 1,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.69 : 1,765.84 = 782.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.69/1,765.84 = 782.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.69x = 1,765.84 × 782.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.69x = 1,381,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,716.82/1,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.73

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