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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.04, 1,916.85 and 400.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.04, 1,916.85 and 400.57 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.04 : 1,916.85 = 400.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.04/1,916.85 = 400.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.04x = 1,916.85 × 400.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.04x = 767,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,832.60/1,278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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