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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.34, 1,917.91 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.34, 1,917.91 and 456.60 is: 685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.34 : 1,917.91 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.34/1,917.91 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.34x = 1,917.91 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.34x = 875,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,709.26/1,278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.04

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