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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.80, 1,763.47 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.80, 1,763.47 and 718.40 is: 991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.80 : 1,763.47 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.80/1,763.47 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.80x = 1,763.47 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.80x = 1,266,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,878.64/1,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.46

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