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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.80, 1,917.94 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.80, 1,917.94 and 457.06 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.80 : 1,917.94 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.80/1,917.94 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.80x = 1,917.94 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.80x = 876,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,613.66/1,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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