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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.06, 1,763.78 and 718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.06, 1,763.78 and 718.53 is: 991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.06 : 1,763.78 = 718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.06/1,763.78 = 718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.06x = 1,763.78 × 718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.06x = 1,267,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,330.35/1,278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.60

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