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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.99, 1,918.82 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.99, 1,918.82 and 457.38 is: 686.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.99 : 1,918.82 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.99/1,918.82 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.99x = 1,918.82 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.99x = 877,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,631.04/1,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.19

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