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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.14, 1,918.92 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.14, 1,918.92 and 413.25 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.14 : 1,918.92 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.14/1,918.92 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.14x = 1,918.92 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.14x = 792,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,993.69/1,279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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