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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.20, 1,919.08 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.20, 1,919.08 and 414.12 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.20 : 1,919.08 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.20/1,919.08 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.20x = 1,919.08 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.20x = 794,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,737.12/1,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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