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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.85, 1,920.90 and 759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.85, 1,920.90 and 759.20 is: 1,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.85 : 1,920.90 = 759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.85/1,920.90 = 759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.85x = 1,920.90 × 759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.85x = 1,458,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,347.28/1,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.47

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