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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.81, 1,918.25 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.81, 1,918.25 and 413.12 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.81 : 1,918.25 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.81/1,918.25 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.81x = 1,918.25 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.81x = 792,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,455.78/1,278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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