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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.06, 1,763 and 884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.06, 1,763 and 884.40 is: 1,219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.06 : 1,763 = 884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.06/1,763 = 884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.06x = 1,763 × 884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.06x = 1,559,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,197.20/1,278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.97

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