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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.80, 1,918.68 and 413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.80, 1,918.68 and 413.36 is: 620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.80 : 1,918.68 = 413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.80/1,918.68 = 413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.80x = 1,918.68 × 413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.80x = 793,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,105.56/1,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.20

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