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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.72, 1,917.48 and 628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.72, 1,917.48 and 628.68 is: 942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.72 : 1,917.48 = 628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.72/1,917.48 = 628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.72x = 1,917.48 × 628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.72x = 1,205,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,481.33/1,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.73

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