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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.89, 1,763.42 and 718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.89, 1,763.42 and 718.38 is: 991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.89 : 1,763.42 = 718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.89/1,763.42 = 718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.89x = 1,763.42 × 718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.89x = 1,266,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,805.66/1,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.33

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