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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.09, 1,917.54 and 584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.09, 1,917.54 and 584.73 is: 877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.09 : 1,917.54 = 584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.09/1,917.54 = 584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.09x = 1,917.54 × 584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.09x = 1,121,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,243.16/1,278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.28

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