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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.77, 1,918.32 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.77, 1,918.32 and 401.33 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.77 : 1,918.32 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.77/1,918.32 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.77x = 1,918.32 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.77x = 769,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,869.77/1,278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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