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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.18, 1,916.39 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.18, 1,916.39 and 445.03 is: 667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.18 : 1,916.39 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.18/1,916.39 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.18x = 1,916.39 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.18x = 852,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,847.36/1,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.24

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