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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.95, 1,919.66 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.95, 1,919.66 and 458.28 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.95 : 1,919.66 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.95/1,919.66 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.95x = 1,919.66 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.95x = 879,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,739.49/1,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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