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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.60, 1,917.86 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.60, 1,917.86 and 412.88 is: 619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.60 : 1,917.86 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.60/1,917.86 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.60x = 1,917.86 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.60x = 791,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,846.04/1,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.31

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