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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.92, 1,919.88 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.92, 1,919.88 and 414.32 is: 621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.92 : 1,919.88 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.92/1,919.88 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.92x = 1,919.88 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.92x = 795,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,444.68/1,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.48

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