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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.52, 1,763.15 and 718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.52, 1,763.15 and 718.03 is: 990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.52 : 1,763.15 = 718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.52/1,763.15 = 718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.52x = 1,763.15 × 718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.52x = 1,265,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,994.59/1,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.98

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