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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.40, 1,918.56 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.40, 1,918.56 and 457.80 is: 686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.40 : 1,918.56 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.40/1,918.56 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.40x = 1,918.56 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.40x = 878,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,316.77/1,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.51

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