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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.53, 1,919.25 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.53, 1,919.25 and 355.05 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.53 : 1,919.25 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.53/1,919.25 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.53x = 1,919.25 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.53x = 681,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,429.71/1,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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