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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.88, 1,919.75 and 414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.88, 1,919.75 and 414.13 is: 621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.88 : 1,919.75 = 414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.88/1,919.75 = 414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.88x = 1,919.75 × 414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.88x = 795,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,014.40/1,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.16

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