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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.85, 1,763.61 and 718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.85, 1,763.61 and 718.32 is: 991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.85 : 1,763.61 = 718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.85/1,763.61 = 718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.85x = 1,763.61 × 718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.85x = 1,266,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,836.34/1,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.38

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