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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.92, 1,765.97 and 782.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.92, 1,765.97 and 782.37 is: 1,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.92 : 1,765.97 = 782.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.92/1,765.97 = 782.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.92x = 1,765.97 × 782.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.92x = 1,381,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,645.94/1,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.48

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