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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.03, 1,763.35 and 718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.03, 1,763.35 and 718.51 is: 991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.03 : 1,763.35 = 718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.03/1,763.35 = 718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.03x = 1,763.35 × 718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.03x = 1,266,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,984.61/1,278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.36

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