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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.77, 1,765.98 and 836.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.77, 1,765.98 and 836.97 is: 1,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.77 : 1,765.98 = 836.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.77/1,765.98 = 836.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.77x = 1,765.98 × 836.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.77x = 1,478,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,072.28/1,279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.95

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