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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.35, 1,764.20 and 781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.35, 1,764.20 and 781.16 is: 1,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.35 : 1,764.20 = 781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.35/1,764.20 = 781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.35x = 1,764.20 × 781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.35x = 1,378,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,109.75/1,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.04

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