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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.80, 1,918.52 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.80, 1,918.52 and 413.20 is: 619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.80 : 1,918.52 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.80/1,918.52 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.80x = 1,918.52 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.80x = 792,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,732.46/1,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.90

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