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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.44, 1,919.16 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.44, 1,919.16 and 354.96 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.44 : 1,919.16 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.44/1,919.16 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.44x = 1,919.16 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.44x = 681,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,225.03/1,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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