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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.90, 1,763.45 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.90, 1,763.45 and 718.40 is: 991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.90 : 1,763.45 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.90/1,763.45 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.90x = 1,763.45 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.90x = 1,266,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,868.68/1,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.37

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