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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.32, 1,763.95 and 781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.32, 1,763.95 and 781.08 is: 1,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.32 : 1,763.95 = 781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.32/1,763.95 = 781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.32x = 1,763.95 × 781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.32x = 1,377,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,786.07/1,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.81

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