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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.09, 1,914.44 and 585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.09, 1,914.44 and 585.34 is: 876.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.09 : 1,914.44 = 585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.09/1,914.44 = 585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.09x = 1,914.44 × 585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.09x = 1,120,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,598.31/1,278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.78

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