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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.02, 1,917.31 and 445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.02, 1,917.31 and 445.09 is: 667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.02 : 1,917.31 = 445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.02/1,917.31 = 445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.02x = 1,917.31 × 445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.02x = 853,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,375.51/1,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.73

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