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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.67, 1,915.30 and 585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.67, 1,915.30 and 585.92 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.67 : 1,915.30 = 585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.67/1,915.30 = 585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.67x = 1,915.30 × 585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.67x = 1,122,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,212.58/1,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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