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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.84, 1,979.74 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.84, 1,979.74 and 345.96 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.84 : 1,979.74 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.84/1,979.74 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.84x = 1,979.74 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.84x = 684,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,910.85/1,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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