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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.38, 1,919.08 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.38, 1,919.08 and 354.92 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.38 : 1,919.08 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.38/1,919.08 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.38x = 1,919.08 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.38x = 681,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,119.87/1,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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