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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.59, 1,917.50 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.59, 1,917.50 and 456.44 is: 684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.59 : 1,917.50 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.59/1,917.50 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.59x = 1,917.50 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.59x = 875,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,211.83/1,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.52

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