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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.22, 1,917 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.22, 1,917 and 547.72 is: 821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.22 : 1,917 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.22/1,917 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.22x = 1,917 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.22x = 1,049,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,979.24/1,278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.44

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