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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.13, 1,918.71 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.13, 1,918.71 and 354.68 is: 532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.13 : 1,918.71 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.13/1,918.71 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.13x = 1,918.71 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.13x = 680,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,532.86/1,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.03

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