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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.26, 1,918.80 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.26, 1,918.80 and 457.38 is: 686.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.26 : 1,918.80 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.26/1,918.80 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.26x = 1,918.80 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.26x = 877,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,620.74/1,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.04

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