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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.56, 1,979.70 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.56, 1,979.70 and 453.76 is: 680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.56 : 1,979.70 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.56/1,979.70 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.56x = 1,979.70 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.56x = 898,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,308.67/1,319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.76

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