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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.83, 1,917.93 and 986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.83, 1,917.93 and 986.22 is: 1,477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.83 : 1,917.93 = 986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.83/1,917.93 = 986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.83x = 1,917.93 × 986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.83x = 1,891,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,500.92/1,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.93

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