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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.90, 1,919.22 and 414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.90, 1,919.22 and 414.10 is: 620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.90 : 1,919.22 = 414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.90/1,919.22 = 414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.90x = 1,919.22 × 414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.90x = 794,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,749.00/1,279.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.95

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