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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278, 1,914.96 and 545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278, 1,914.96 and 545.88 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278 : 1,914.96 = 545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278/1,914.96 = 545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278x = 1,914.96 × 545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278x = 1,045,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,338.36/1,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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