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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.45, 1,979.19 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.45, 1,979.19 and 395.06 is: 592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.45 : 1,979.19 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.45/1,979.19 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.45x = 1,979.19 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.45x = 781,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,888.91/1,319.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.59

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