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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.80, 1,765.56 and 837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.80, 1,765.56 and 837.60 is: 1,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.80 : 1,765.56 = 837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.80/1,765.56 = 837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.80x = 1,765.56 × 837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.80x = 1,478,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,833.06/1,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.52

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