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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.44, 1,919.44 and 457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.44, 1,919.44 and 457.76 is: 686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.44 : 1,919.44 = 457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.44/1,919.44 = 457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.44x = 1,919.44 × 457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.44x = 878,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,642.85/1,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.74

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