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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.95, 1,918.44 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.95, 1,918.44 and 413.25 is: 619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.95 : 1,918.44 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.95/1,918.44 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.95x = 1,918.44 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.95x = 792,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,795.33/1,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.88

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