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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.67, 1,918.01 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.67, 1,918.01 and 354.36 is: 531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.67 : 1,918.01 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.67/1,918.01 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.67x = 1,918.01 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.67x = 679,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,666.02/1,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.54

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