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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.42, 1,918.05 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.42, 1,918.05 and 548.02 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.42 : 1,918.05 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.42/1,918.05 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.42x = 1,918.05 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.42x = 1,051,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,129.76/1,278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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