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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.13, 1,763.72 and 718.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.13, 1,763.72 and 718.49 is: 991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.13 : 1,763.72 = 718.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.13/1,763.72 = 718.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.13x = 1,763.72 × 718.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.13x = 1,267,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,211.59/1,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.46

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