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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.58, 1,915.36 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.58, 1,915.36 and 883.20 is: 1,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.58 : 1,915.36 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.58/1,915.36 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.58x = 1,915.36 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.58x = 1,691,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,645.95/1,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.07

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