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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.69, 1,918.01 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.69, 1,918.01 and 354.24 is: 531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.69 : 1,918.01 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.69/1,918.01 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.69x = 1,918.01 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.69x = 679,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,435.86/1,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.35

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