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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.37, 1,919.06 and 548.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.37, 1,919.06 and 548.89 is: 823.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.37 : 1,919.06 = 548.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.37/1,919.06 = 548.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.37x = 1,919.06 × 548.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.37x = 1,053,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,352.84/1,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.34

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