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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.75, 1,919.93 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.75, 1,919.93 and 414.06 is: 621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.75 : 1,919.93 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.75/1,919.93 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.75x = 1,919.93 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.75x = 794,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,966.22/1,279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.19

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