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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.80, 1,766.10 and 712.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.80, 1,766.10 and 712.63 is: 983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.80 : 1,766.10 = 712.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.80/1,766.10 = 712.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.80x = 1,766.10 × 712.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.80x = 1,258,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,580.72/1,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.42

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