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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.25, 1,765.04 and 806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.25, 1,765.04 and 806.93 is: 1,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.25 : 1,765.04 = 806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.25/1,765.04 = 806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.25x = 1,765.04 × 806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.25x = 1,424,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,262.03/1,278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.23

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