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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.70, 1,764.96 and 887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.70, 1,764.96 and 887.96 is: 1,224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.70 : 1,764.96 = 887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.70/1,764.96 = 887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.70x = 1,764.96 × 887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.70x = 1,567,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,213.88/1,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.67

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