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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.04, 1,918.52 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.04, 1,918.52 and 354.60 is: 531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.04 : 1,918.52 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.04/1,918.52 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.04x = 1,918.52 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.04x = 680,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,307.19/1,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.89

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