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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.27, 1,917.49 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.27, 1,917.49 and 498.22 is: 747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.27 : 1,917.49 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.27/1,917.49 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.27x = 1,917.49 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.27x = 955,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,331.87/1,278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.36

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