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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.16, 1,763.80 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.16, 1,763.80 and 718.56 is: 991.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.16 : 1,763.80 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.16/1,763.80 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.16x = 1,763.80 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.16x = 1,267,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,396.13/1,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.58

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