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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.73, 2,076.66 and 1,279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.73, 2,076.66 and 1,279.89 is: 1,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.73 : 2,076.66 = 1,279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.73/2,076.66 = 1,279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.73x = 2,076.66 × 1,279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.73x = 2,657,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,896.37/1,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.61

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