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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.98, 1,916.73 and 869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.98, 1,916.73 and 869.85 is: 1,302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.98 : 1,916.73 = 869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.98/1,916.73 = 869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.98x = 1,916.73 × 869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.98x = 1,667,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,267.59/1,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.57

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