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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.03, 1,920.29 and 1,192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.03, 1,920.29 and 1,192.04 is: 1,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.03 : 1,920.29 = 1,192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.03/1,920.29 = 1,192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.03x = 1,920.29 × 1,192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.03x = 2,289,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,060.67/1,278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.08

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