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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.14, 1,917.41 and 456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.14, 1,917.41 and 456.21 is: 684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.14 : 1,917.41 = 456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.14/1,917.41 = 456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.14x = 1,917.41 × 456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.14x = 874,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,739.34/1,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.39

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