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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.26, 1,979.20 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.26, 1,979.20 and 394.80 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.26 : 1,979.20 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.26/1,979.20 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.26x = 1,979.20 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.26x = 781,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,388.16/1,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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