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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.62, 1,918.33 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.62, 1,918.33 and 499.44 is: 748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.62 : 1,918.33 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.62/1,918.33 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.62x = 1,918.33 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.62x = 958,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,094.09/1,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.73

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