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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.83, 1,919.74 and 706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.83, 1,919.74 and 706.35 is: 1,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.83 : 1,919.74 = 706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.83/1,919.74 = 706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.83x = 1,919.74 × 706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.83x = 1,356,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,008.35/1,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.52

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