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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.88, 1,763.42 and 753.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.88, 1,763.42 and 753.81 is: 1,040.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.88 : 1,763.42 = 753.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.88/1,763.42 = 753.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.88x = 1,763.42 × 753.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.88x = 1,329,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,279.86/1,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.22

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