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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.80, 1,917.79 and 629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.80, 1,917.79 and 629.45 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.80 : 1,917.79 = 629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.80/1,917.79 = 629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.80x = 1,917.79 × 629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.80x = 1,207,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,141.75/1,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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