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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.51, 1,978.79 and 394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.51, 1,978.79 and 394.89 is: 592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.51 : 1,978.79 = 394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.51/1,978.79 = 394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.51x = 1,978.79 × 394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.51x = 781,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,402.41/1,319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.19

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