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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.34, 1,918.67 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.34, 1,918.67 and 354.68 is: 531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.34 : 1,918.67 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.34/1,918.67 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.34x = 1,918.67 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.34x = 680,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,502.51/1,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.92

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