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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.90, 1,922.40 and 916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.90, 1,922.40 and 916.20 is: 1,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.90 : 1,922.40 = 916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.90/1,922.40 = 916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.90x = 1,922.40 × 916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.90x = 1,761,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,302.88/1,278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.20

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