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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.84, 1,919.64 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.84, 1,919.64 and 413.68 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.84 : 1,919.64 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.84/1,919.64 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.84x = 1,919.64 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.84x = 794,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,116.68/1,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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