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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.21, 1,916.90 and 498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.21, 1,916.90 and 498.16 is: 747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.21 : 1,916.90 = 498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.21/1,916.90 = 498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.21x = 1,916.90 × 498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.21x = 954,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,922.90/1,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.08

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