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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.72, 1,930.21 and 1,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.72, 1,930.21 and 1,127.56 is: 1,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.72 : 1,930.21 = 1,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.72/1,930.21 = 1,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.72x = 1,930.21 × 1,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.72x = 2,176,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,427.59/1,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.71

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