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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.36, 1,918.49 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.36, 1,918.49 and 868.32 is: 1,303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.36 : 1,918.49 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.36/1,918.49 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.36x = 1,918.49 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.36x = 1,665,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,858.90/1,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.12

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