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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.74, 1,763.16 and 754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.74, 1,763.16 and 754.12 is: 1,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.74 : 1,763.16 = 754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.74/1,763.16 = 754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.74x = 1,763.16 × 754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.74x = 1,329,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,634.22/1,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.61

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