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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.18, 1,763.98 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.18, 1,763.98 and 754.52 is: 1,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.18 : 1,763.98 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.18/1,763.98 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.18x = 1,763.98 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.18x = 1,330,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,947.48/1,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.28

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