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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.55, 1,919.50 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.55, 1,919.50 and 457.92 is: 686.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.55 : 1,919.50 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.55/1,919.50 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.55x = 1,919.50 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.55x = 878,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,976.30/1,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.94

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