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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.24, 1,917.44 and 400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.24, 1,917.44 and 400.91 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.24 : 1,917.44 = 400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.24/1,917.44 = 400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.24x = 1,917.44 × 400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.24x = 768,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,709.28/1,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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