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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.84, 1,917.92 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.84, 1,917.92 and 354.16 is: 531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.84 : 1,917.92 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.84/1,917.92 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.84x = 1,917.92 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.84x = 679,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,250.55/1,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.15

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