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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.04, 1,918.50 and 413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.04, 1,918.50 and 413.24 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.04 : 1,918.50 = 413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.04/1,918.50 = 413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.04x = 1,918.50 × 413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.04x = 792,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,800.94/1,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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