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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.22, 1,917.05 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.22, 1,917.05 and 498.24 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.22 : 1,917.05 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.22/1,917.05 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.22x = 1,917.05 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.22x = 955,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,150.99/1,278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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