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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.78, 1,779.05 and 1,259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.78, 1,779.05 and 1,259.17 is: 1,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.78 : 1,779.05 = 1,259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.78/1,779.05 = 1,259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.78x = 1,779.05 × 1,259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.78x = 2,240,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,117.49/1,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.95

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