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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.60, 1,979.22 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.60, 1,979.22 and 453.62 is: 680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.60 : 1,979.22 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.60/1,979.22 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.60x = 1,979.22 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.60x = 897,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,813.78/1,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.37

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