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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.66, 1,916.46 and 661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.66, 1,916.46 and 661.44 is: 991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.66 : 1,916.46 = 661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.66/1,916.46 = 661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.66x = 1,916.46 × 661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.66x = 1,267,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,623.30/1,278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.37

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