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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.76, 1,979.86 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.76, 1,979.86 and 453.88 is: 680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.76 : 1,979.86 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.76/1,979.86 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.76x = 1,979.86 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.76x = 898,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,618.86/1,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.90

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