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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.32, 1,764.09 and 718.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.32, 1,764.09 and 718.82 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.32 : 1,764.09 = 718.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.32/1,764.09 = 718.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.32x = 1,764.09 × 718.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.32x = 1,268,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,054.35/1,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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