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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.47, 1,919.16 and 629.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.47, 1,919.16 and 629.67 is: 944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.47 : 1,919.16 = 629.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.47/1,919.16 = 629.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.47x = 1,919.16 × 629.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.47x = 1,208,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,437.48/1,279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.48

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