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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.54, 1,763.43 and 1,078.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.54, 1,763.43 and 1,078.62 is: 1,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.54 : 1,763.43 = 1,078.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.54/1,763.43 = 1,078.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.54x = 1,763.43 × 1,078.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.54x = 1,902,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,070.87/1,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.19

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