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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.59, 1,919.37 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.59, 1,919.37 and 457.92 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.59 : 1,919.37 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.59/1,919.37 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.59x = 1,919.37 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.59x = 878,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,917.91/1,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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