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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.29, 1,764.14 and 718.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.29, 1,764.14 and 718.89 is: 992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.29 : 1,764.14 = 718.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.29/1,764.14 = 718.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.29x = 1,764.14 × 718.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.29x = 1,268,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,219.01/1,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.13

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