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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.41, 1,979.07 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.41, 1,979.07 and 626.41 is: 939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.41 : 1,979.07 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.41/1,979.07 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.41x = 1,979.07 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.41x = 1,239,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,709.24/1,319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.59

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