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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.90, 1,763.27 and 718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.90, 1,763.27 and 718.39 is: 991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.90 : 1,763.27 = 718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.90/1,763.27 = 718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.90x = 1,763.27 × 718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.90x = 1,266,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,711.94/1,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.25

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