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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.52, 1,918.75 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.52, 1,918.75 and 401.73 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.52 : 1,918.75 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.52/1,918.75 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.52x = 1,918.75 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.52x = 770,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,807.84/1,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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