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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.34, 1,918.46 and 950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.34, 1,918.46 and 950.04 is: 1,425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.34 : 1,918.46 = 950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.34/1,918.46 = 950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.34x = 1,918.46 × 950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.34x = 1,822,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,613.74/1,278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.77

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