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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.89, 1,763.51 and 753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.89, 1,763.51 and 753.93 is: 1,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.89 : 1,763.51 = 753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.89/1,763.51 = 753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.89x = 1,763.51 × 753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.89x = 1,329,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,563.09/1,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.44

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