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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.70, 1,918.04 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.70, 1,918.04 and 354.25 is: 531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.70 : 1,918.04 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.70/1,918.04 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.70x = 1,918.04 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.70x = 679,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,463.90/1,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.37

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