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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.99, 1,917.81 and 662.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.99, 1,917.81 and 662.45 is: 993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.99 : 1,917.81 = 662.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.99/1,917.81 = 662.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.99x = 1,917.81 × 662.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.99x = 1,270,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,443.65/1,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.32

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