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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.17, 1,763.89 and 754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.17, 1,763.89 and 754.20 is: 1,040.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.17 : 1,763.89 = 754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.17/1,763.89 = 754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.17x = 1,763.89 × 754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.17x = 1,330,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,325.84/1,278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.81

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