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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.08, 1,918.56 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.08, 1,918.56 and 509.12 is: 764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.08 : 1,918.56 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.08/1,918.56 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.08x = 1,918.56 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.08x = 976,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,777.27/1,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.25

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