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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.03, 1,915.41 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.03, 1,915.41 and 661.62 is: 991.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.03 : 1,915.41 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.03/1,915.41 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.03x = 1,915.41 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.03x = 1,267,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,273.56/1,278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.58

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