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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.78, 1,763.23 and 718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.78, 1,763.23 and 718.17 is: 991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.78 : 1,763.23 = 718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.78/1,763.23 = 718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.78x = 1,763.23 × 718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.78x = 1,266,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,298.89/1,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.01

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