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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.93, 1,917.41 and 662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.93, 1,917.41 and 662.24 is: 992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.93 : 1,917.41 = 662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.93/1,917.41 = 662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.93x = 1,917.41 × 662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.93x = 1,269,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,785.60/1,278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.85

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