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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.59, 1,979.39 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.59, 1,979.39 and 454.51 is: 681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.59 : 1,979.39 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.59/1,979.39 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.59x = 1,979.39 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.59x = 899,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,652.55/1,319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.77

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