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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.96, 1,763.58 and 718.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.96, 1,763.58 and 718.43 is: 991.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.96 : 1,763.58 = 718.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.96/1,763.58 = 718.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.96x = 1,763.58 × 718.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.96x = 1,266,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,998.61/1,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.43

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