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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.20, 1,979.07 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.20, 1,979.07 and 453.58 is: 680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.20 : 1,979.07 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.20/1,979.07 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.20x = 1,979.07 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.20x = 897,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,666.57/1,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.46

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