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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.43, 1,979.10 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.43, 1,979.10 and 345.53 is: 518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.43 : 1,979.10 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.43/1,979.10 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.43x = 1,979.10 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.43x = 683,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,828.53/1,319.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.28

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