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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.12, 1,915.54 and 585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.12, 1,915.54 and 585.16 is: 876.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.12 : 1,915.54 = 585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.12/1,915.54 = 585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.12x = 1,915.54 × 585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.12x = 1,120,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,897.39/1,278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.99

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