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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.78, 1,512.89 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.78, 1,512.89 and 278.18 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.78 : 1,512.89 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.78/1,512.89 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.78x = 1,512.89 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.78x = 420,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,855.74/1,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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