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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.16, 1,917.36 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.16, 1,917.36 and 412.72 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.16 : 1,917.36 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.16/1,917.36 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.16x = 1,917.36 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.16x = 791,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,332.82/1,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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