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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.79, 1,921 and 793.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.79, 1,921 and 793.99 is: 1,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.79 : 1,921 = 793.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.79/1,921 = 793.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.79x = 1,921 × 793.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.79x = 1,525,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,254.79/1,279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.80

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