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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.54, 1,762.94 and 781.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.54, 1,762.94 and 781.01 is: 1,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.54 : 1,762.94 = 781.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.54/1,762.94 = 781.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.54x = 1,762.94 × 781.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.54x = 1,376,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,866.91/1,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.75

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