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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.41, 1,919.12 and 457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.41, 1,919.12 and 457.71 is: 686.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.41 : 1,919.12 = 457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.41/1,919.12 = 457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.41x = 1,919.12 × 457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.41x = 878,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,400.42/1,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.57

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