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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.73, 1,979.60 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.73, 1,979.60 and 345.75 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.73 : 1,979.60 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.73/1,979.60 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.73x = 1,979.60 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.73x = 684,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,444.97/1,319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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