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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.72, 1,917.66 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.72, 1,917.66 and 412.82 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.72 : 1,917.66 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.72/1,917.66 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.72x = 1,917.66 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.72x = 791,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,648.40/1,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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