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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.74, 1,919.69 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.74, 1,919.69 and 402.41 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.74 : 1,919.69 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.74/1,919.69 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.74x = 1,919.69 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.74x = 772,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,490.84/1,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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