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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.87, 1,918.69 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.87, 1,918.69 and 549.92 is: 824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.87 : 1,918.69 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.87/1,918.69 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.87x = 1,918.69 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.87x = 1,055,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,129.43/1,279.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.41

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