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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.32, 1,915.99 and 619.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.32, 1,915.99 and 619.27 is: 928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.32 : 1,915.99 = 619.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.32/1,915.99 = 619.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.32x = 1,915.99 × 619.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.32x = 1,186,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,508.79/1,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.18

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