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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.21, 1,917.42 and 547.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.21, 1,917.42 and 547.79 is: 821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.21 : 1,917.42 = 547.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.21/1,917.42 = 547.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.21x = 1,917.42 × 547.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.21x = 1,050,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,343.50/1,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.73

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