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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.37, 1,919.03 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.37, 1,919.03 and 354.82 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.37 : 1,919.03 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.37/1,919.03 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.37x = 1,919.03 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.37x = 680,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,903.65/1,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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