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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.15, 1,917.36 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.15, 1,917.36 and 456.30 is: 684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.15 : 1,917.36 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.15/1,917.36 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.15x = 1,917.36 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.15x = 874,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,891.37/1,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.50

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