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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.78, 1,762.92 and 753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.78, 1,762.92 and 753.71 is: 1,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.78 : 1,762.92 = 753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.78/1,762.92 = 753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.78x = 1,762.92 × 753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.78x = 1,328,730.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,730.43/1,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.87

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