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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.36, 1,979.12 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.36, 1,979.12 and 345.48 is: 518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.36 : 1,979.12 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.36/1,979.12 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.36x = 1,979.12 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.36x = 683,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,746.38/1,319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.24

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