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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.51, 1,979.10 and 394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.51, 1,979.10 and 394.82 is: 592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.51 : 1,979.10 = 394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.51/1,979.10 = 394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.51x = 1,979.10 × 394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.51x = 781,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,378.37/1,319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.18

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