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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.38, 1,918.74 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.38, 1,918.74 and 662.52 is: 994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.38 : 1,918.74 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.38/1,918.74 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.38x = 1,918.74 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.38x = 1,271,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,203.62/1,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.39

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