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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279, 1,917.18 and 549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279, 1,917.18 and 549.04 is: 822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279 : 1,917.18 = 549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279/1,917.18 = 549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279x = 1,917.18 × 549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279x = 1,052,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,608.51/1,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.99

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