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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.68, 1,919.55 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.68, 1,919.55 and 355.32 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.68 : 1,919.55 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.68/1,919.55 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.68x = 1,919.55 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.68x = 682,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,054.51/1,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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