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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.33, 1,763.69 and 806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.33, 1,763.69 and 806.10 is: 1,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.33 : 1,763.69 = 806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.33/1,763.69 = 806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.33x = 1,763.69 × 806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.33x = 1,421,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,706.48/1,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.16

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