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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.41, 1,917.77 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.41, 1,917.77 and 456.77 is: 685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.41 : 1,917.77 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.41/1,917.77 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.41x = 1,917.77 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.41x = 875,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,967.93/1,278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.20

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