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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.93, 1,919.70 and 355.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.93, 1,919.70 and 355.57 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.93 : 1,919.70 = 355.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.93/1,919.70 = 355.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.93x = 1,919.70 × 355.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.93x = 682,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,587.73/1,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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