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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.55, 1,917.60 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.55, 1,917.60 and 412.86 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.55 : 1,917.60 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.55/1,917.60 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.55x = 1,917.60 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.55x = 791,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,701.88/1,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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