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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.46, 1,763.08 and 718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.46, 1,763.08 and 718.16 is: 991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.46 : 1,763.08 = 718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.46/1,763.08 = 718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.46x = 1,763.08 × 718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.46x = 1,266,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,173.53/1,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.16

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