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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.79, 1,937.70 and 1,219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.79, 1,937.70 and 1,219.86 is: 1,832.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.79 : 1,937.70 = 1,219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.79/1,937.70 = 1,219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.79x = 1,937.70 × 1,219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.79x = 2,363,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,722.72/1,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.64

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