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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.80, 1,763.39 and 718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.80, 1,763.39 and 718.31 is: 991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.80 : 1,763.39 = 718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.80/1,763.39 = 718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.80x = 1,763.39 × 718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.80x = 1,266,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,660.67/1,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.28

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