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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.62, 1,916.29 and 585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.62, 1,916.29 and 585.66 is: 877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.62 : 1,916.29 = 585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.62/1,916.29 = 585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.62x = 1,916.29 × 585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.62x = 1,122,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,294.40/1,278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.74

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