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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.98, 1,920.45 and 1,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.98, 1,920.45 and 1,035.46 is: 1,553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.98 : 1,920.45 = 1,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.98/1,920.45 = 1,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.98x = 1,920.45 × 1,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.98x = 1,988,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,549.16/1,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.58

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