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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.63, 1,919.74 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.63, 1,919.74 and 413.94 is: 621.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.63 : 1,919.74 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.63/1,919.74 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.63x = 1,919.74 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.63x = 794,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,657.18/1,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.01

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