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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.85, 1,919.48 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.85, 1,919.48 and 499.88 is: 749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.85 : 1,919.48 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.85/1,919.48 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.85x = 1,919.48 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.85x = 959,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,497.57/1,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.70

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