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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.10, 1,763.12 and 858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.10, 1,763.12 and 858.54 is: 1,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.10 : 1,763.12 = 858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.10/1,763.12 = 858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.10x = 1,763.12 × 858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.10x = 1,513,711.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,711.19/1,278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.35

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