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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.80, 1,918.20 and 509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.80, 1,918.20 and 509.84 is: 764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.80 : 1,918.20 = 509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.80/1,918.20 = 509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.80x = 1,918.20 × 509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.80x = 977,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,966.70/1,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.76

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