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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.70, 1,917.84 and 413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.70, 1,917.84 and 413.22 is: 619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.70 : 1,917.84 = 413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.70/1,917.84 = 413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.70x = 1,917.84 × 413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.70x = 792,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,489.84/1,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.76

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