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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.76, 1,767.08 and 831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.76, 1,767.08 and 831.86 is: 1,148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.76 : 1,767.08 = 831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.76/1,767.08 = 831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.76x = 1,767.08 × 831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.76x = 1,469,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,962.31/1,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.63

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