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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.50, 1,918.86 and 457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.50, 1,918.86 and 457.66 is: 686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.50 : 1,918.86 = 457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.50/1,918.86 = 457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.50x = 1,918.86 × 457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.50x = 878,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,185.47/1,279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.35

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