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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.47, 1,759.82 and 778.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.47, 1,759.82 and 778.06 is: 1,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.47 : 1,759.82 = 778.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.47/1,759.82 = 778.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.47x = 1,759.82 × 778.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.47x = 1,369,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,245.55/1,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.52

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