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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.09, 1,763.72 and 746.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.09, 1,763.72 and 746.99 is: 1,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.09 : 1,763.72 = 746.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.09/1,763.72 = 746.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.09x = 1,763.72 × 746.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.09x = 1,317,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,468.65/1,278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.81

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