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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.26, 1,914.88 and 662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.26, 1,914.88 and 662.36 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.26 : 1,914.88 = 662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.26/1,914.88 = 662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.26x = 1,914.88 × 662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.26x = 1,268,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,347.85/1,278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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