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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.64, 1,918.18 and 1,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.64, 1,918.18 and 1,208.62 is: 1,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.64 : 1,918.18 = 1,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.64/1,918.18 = 1,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.64x = 1,918.18 × 1,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.64x = 2,318,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,354.62/1,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.15

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