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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.90, 1,916.52 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.90, 1,916.52 and 548.28 is: 821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.90 : 1,916.52 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.90/1,916.52 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.90x = 1,916.52 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.90x = 1,050,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,789.59/1,278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.64

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