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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.52, 1,917.60 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.52, 1,917.60 and 456.68 is: 684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.52 : 1,917.60 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.52/1,917.60 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.52x = 1,917.60 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.52x = 875,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,729.57/1,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.96

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