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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.20, 1,761.92 and 1,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.20, 1,761.92 and 1,069.08 is: 1,473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.20 : 1,761.92 = 1,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.20/1,761.92 = 1,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.20x = 1,761.92 × 1,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.20x = 1,883,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,633.43/1,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.66

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