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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.87, 1,763.45 and 718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.87, 1,763.45 and 718.36 is: 991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.87 : 1,763.45 = 718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.87/1,763.45 = 718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.87x = 1,763.45 × 718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.87x = 1,266,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,789.33/1,277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.33

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