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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278, 1,916.88 and 456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278, 1,916.88 and 456.24 is: 684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278 : 1,916.88 = 456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278/1,916.88 = 456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278x = 1,916.88 × 456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278x = 874,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,557.33/1,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.32

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