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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.81, 1,919.72 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.81, 1,919.72 and 355.29 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.81 : 1,919.72 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.81/1,919.72 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.81x = 1,919.72 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.81x = 682,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,057.32/1,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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