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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.81, 1,919.78 and 414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.81, 1,919.78 and 414.19 is: 621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.81 : 1,919.78 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.81/1,919.78 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.81x = 1,919.78 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.81x = 795,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,153.68/1,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.31

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