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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.86, 1,916.93 and 548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.86, 1,916.93 and 548.98 is: 822.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.86 : 1,916.93 = 548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.86/1,916.93 = 548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.86x = 1,916.93 × 548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.86x = 1,052,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,352.81/1,278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.89

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