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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.52, 1,979.33 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.52, 1,979.33 and 345.60 is: 518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.52 : 1,979.33 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.52/1,979.33 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.52x = 1,979.33 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.52x = 684,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,056.45/1,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.41

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