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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.35, 1,917.23 and 498.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.35, 1,917.23 and 498.37 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.35 : 1,917.23 = 498.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.35/1,917.23 = 498.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.35x = 1,917.23 × 498.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.35x = 955,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,486.37/1,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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