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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.36, 1,917.60 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.36, 1,917.60 and 413.28 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.36 : 1,917.60 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.36/1,917.60 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.36x = 1,917.60 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.36x = 792,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,505.73/1,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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