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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.98, 1,921.79 and 732.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.98, 1,921.79 and 732.83 is: 1,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.98 : 1,921.79 = 732.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.98/1,921.79 = 732.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.98x = 1,921.79 × 732.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.98x = 1,408,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,337.59/1,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.28

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