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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.73, 1,917.49 and 791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.73, 1,917.49 and 791.73 is: 1,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.73 : 1,917.49 = 791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.73/1,917.49 = 791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.73x = 1,917.49 × 791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.73x = 1,518,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,134.36/1,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.29

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