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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.11, 1,763.75 and 718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.11, 1,763.75 and 718.57 is: 991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.11 : 1,763.75 = 718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.11/1,763.75 = 718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.11x = 1,763.75 × 718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.11x = 1,267,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,369.02/1,278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.60

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