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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.02, 1,763.84 and 718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.02, 1,763.84 and 718.53 is: 991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.02 : 1,763.84 = 718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.02/1,763.84 = 718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.02x = 1,763.84 × 718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.02x = 1,267,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,368.36/1,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.67

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