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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.42, 1,918.20 and 701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.42, 1,918.20 and 701.28 is: 1,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.42 : 1,918.20 = 701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.42/1,918.20 = 701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.42x = 1,918.20 × 701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.42x = 1,345,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,195.30/1,278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.23

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