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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.88, 1,918.32 and 662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.88, 1,918.32 and 662.38 is: 993.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.88 : 1,918.32 = 662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.88/1,918.32 = 662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.88x = 1,918.32 × 662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.88x = 1,270,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,656.80/1,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.57

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