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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.14, 1,763.72 and 718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.14, 1,763.72 and 718.53 is: 991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.14 : 1,763.72 = 718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.14/1,763.72 = 718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.14x = 1,763.72 × 718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.14x = 1,267,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,282.14/1,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.51

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