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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278, 1,763.68 and 754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278, 1,763.68 and 754.48 is: 1,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278 : 1,763.68 = 754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278/1,763.68 = 754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278x = 1,763.68 × 754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278x = 1,330,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,661.29/1,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.21

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