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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.15, 1,914.53 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.15, 1,914.53 and 585.41 is: 876.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.15 : 1,914.53 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.15/1,914.53 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.15x = 1,914.53 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.15x = 1,120,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,775.43/1,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.87

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