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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.45, 1,915.74 and 628.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.45, 1,915.74 and 628.38 is: 941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.45 : 1,915.74 = 628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.45/1,915.74 = 628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.45x = 1,915.74 × 628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.45x = 1,203,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,812.70/1,278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.62

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