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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.70, 1,919.79 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.70, 1,919.79 and 414.02 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.70 : 1,919.79 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.70/1,919.79 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.70x = 1,919.79 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.70x = 794,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,831.46/1,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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