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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.72, 1,918.81 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.72, 1,918.81 and 457.62 is: 686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.72 : 1,918.81 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.72/1,918.81 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.72x = 1,918.81 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.72x = 878,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,085.83/1,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.15

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