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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.58, 1,901.76 and 1,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.58, 1,901.76 and 1,279.76 is: 1,765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.58 : 1,901.76 = 1,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.58/1,901.76 = 1,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.58x = 1,901.76 × 1,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.58x = 2,433,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,796.38/1,378.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.44

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