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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.02, 1,928.46 and 1,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.02, 1,928.46 and 1,279.66 is: 1,914.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.02 : 1,928.46 = 1,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.02/1,928.46 = 1,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.02x = 1,928.46 × 1,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.02x = 2,467,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,773.12/1,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.46

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