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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.78, 1,918.07 and 548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.78, 1,918.07 and 548.36 is: 822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.78 : 1,918.07 = 548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.78/1,918.07 = 548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.78x = 1,918.07 × 548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.78x = 1,051,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,790.12/1,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.49

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