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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.80, 1,908.90 and 1,278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.80, 1,908.90 and 1,278.12 is: 1,765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.80 : 1,908.90 = 1,278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.80/1,908.90 = 1,278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.80x = 1,908.90 × 1,278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.80x = 2,439,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,803.27/1,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.67

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