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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.94, 1,759.08 and 778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.94, 1,759.08 and 778.60 is: 1,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.94 : 1,759.08 = 778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.94/1,759.08 = 778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.94x = 1,759.08 × 778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.94x = 1,369,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,619.69/1,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.42

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