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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.92, 1,918.98 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.92, 1,918.98 and 549.12 is: 823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.92 : 1,918.98 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.92/1,918.98 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.92x = 1,918.98 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.92x = 1,053,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,750.30/1,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.29

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