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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.86, 1,916.76 and 662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.86, 1,916.76 and 662.84 is: 993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.86 : 1,916.76 = 662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.86/1,916.76 = 662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.86x = 1,916.76 × 662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.86x = 1,270,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,505.20/1,278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.47

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