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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.06, 1,918.69 and 457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.06, 1,918.69 and 457.58 is: 686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.06 : 1,918.69 = 457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.06/1,918.69 = 457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.06x = 1,918.69 × 457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.06x = 877,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,957.82/1,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.41

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