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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.18, 1,916.31 and 661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.18, 1,916.31 and 661.06 is: 991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.18 : 1,916.31 = 661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.18/1,916.31 = 661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.18x = 1,916.31 × 661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.18x = 1,266,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,795.89/1,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.09

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