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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.28, 1,763.98 and 718.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.28, 1,763.98 and 718.77 is: 991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.28 : 1,763.98 = 718.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.28/1,763.98 = 718.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.28x = 1,763.98 × 718.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.28x = 1,267,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,895.90/1,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.88

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