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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.65, 1,763.09 and 718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.65, 1,763.09 and 718.14 is: 991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.65 : 1,763.09 = 718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.65/1,763.09 = 718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.65x = 1,763.09 × 718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.65x = 1,266,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,145.45/1,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.00

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