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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.85, 1,920.92 and 975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.85, 1,920.92 and 975.49 is: 1,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.85 : 1,920.92 = 975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.85/1,920.92 = 975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.85x = 1,920.92 × 975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.85x = 1,873,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,839.38/1,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.11

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