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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.02, 1,916.61 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.02, 1,916.61 and 412.13 is: 618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.02 : 1,916.61 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.02/1,916.61 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.02x = 1,916.61 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.02x = 789,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,892.48/1,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.06

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