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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.26, 1,918.10 and 693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.26, 1,918.10 and 693.26 is: 1,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.26 : 1,918.10 = 693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.26/1,918.10 = 693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.26x = 1,918.10 × 693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.26x = 1,329,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,742.01/1,278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.28

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