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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.89, 1,766.90 and 838.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.89, 1,766.90 and 838.47 is: 1,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.89 : 1,766.90 = 838.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.89/1,766.90 = 838.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.89x = 1,766.90 × 838.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.89x = 1,481,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,488.45/1,279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.51

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