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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.50, 1,979.57 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.50, 1,979.57 and 442.01 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.50 : 1,979.57 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.50/1,979.57 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.50x = 1,979.57 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.50x = 874,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,990.43/1,319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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