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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.63, 1,979.78 and 453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.63, 1,979.78 and 453.95 is: 681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.63 : 1,979.78 = 453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.63/1,979.78 = 453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.63x = 1,979.78 × 453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.63x = 898,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,708.96/1,319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.03

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