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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.68, 1,919.70 and 499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.68, 1,919.70 and 499.54 is: 749.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.68 : 1,919.70 = 499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.68/1,919.70 = 499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.68x = 1,919.70 × 499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.68x = 958,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,966.94/1,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.38

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