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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.77, 1,979.65 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.77, 1,979.65 and 395.33 is: 592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.77 : 1,979.65 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.77/1,979.65 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.77x = 1,979.65 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.77x = 782,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,615.03/1,319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.99

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