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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.76, 1,918.31 and 868.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.76, 1,918.31 and 868.93 is: 1,302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.76 : 1,918.31 = 868.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.76/1,918.31 = 868.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.76x = 1,918.31 × 868.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.76x = 1,666,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,877.11/1,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.49

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