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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.84, 1,979.76 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.84, 1,979.76 and 454.04 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.84 : 1,979.76 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.84/1,979.76 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.84x = 1,979.76 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.84x = 898,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,890.23/1,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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