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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.43, 1,917.81 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.43, 1,917.81 and 456.80 is: 685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.43 : 1,917.81 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.43/1,917.81 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.43x = 1,917.81 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.43x = 876,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,046.02/1,278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.25

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