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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.40, 1,919.04 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.40, 1,919.04 and 662.88 is: 994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.40 : 1,919.04 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.40/1,919.04 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.40x = 1,919.04 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.40x = 1,272,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,093.24/1,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.29

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