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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.27, 1,763.49 and 806.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.27, 1,763.49 and 806.00 is: 1,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.27 : 1,763.49 = 806.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.27/1,763.49 = 806.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.27x = 1,763.49 × 806.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.27x = 1,421,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,377.35/1,278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.95

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