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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.76, 1,488.78 and 912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.76, 1,488.78 and 912.76 is: 1,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.76 : 1,488.78 = 912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.76/1,488.78 = 912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.76x = 1,488.78 × 912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.76x = 1,358,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,895.11/1,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.68

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