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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.02, 1,917.30 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.02, 1,917.30 and 508.52 is: 762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.02 : 1,917.30 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.02/1,917.30 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.02x = 1,917.30 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.02x = 974,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,985.40/1,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.89

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