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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279, 1,918.41 and 629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279, 1,918.41 and 629.50 is: 944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279 : 1,918.41 = 629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279/1,918.41 = 629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279x = 1,918.41 × 629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279x = 1,207,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,639.10/1,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.21

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