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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.94, 1,919.97 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.94, 1,919.97 and 414.32 is: 621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.94 : 1,919.97 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.94/1,919.97 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.94x = 1,919.97 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.94x = 795,472.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,472.37/1,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.49

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