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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.08, 1,916.72 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.08, 1,916.72 and 411.92 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.08 : 1,916.72 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.08/1,916.72 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.08x = 1,916.72 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.08x = 789,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,535.30/1,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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