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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.27, 1,763.77 and 781.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.27, 1,763.77 and 781.03 is: 1,077.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.27 : 1,763.77 = 781.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.27/1,763.77 = 781.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.27x = 1,763.77 × 781.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.27x = 1,377,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,557.28/1,278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.67

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