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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.24, 1,763.92 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.24, 1,763.92 and 718.72 is: 991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.24 : 1,763.92 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.24/1,763.92 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.24x = 1,763.92 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.24x = 1,267,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,764.58/1,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.80

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