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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.35, 1,763.62 and 718.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.35, 1,763.62 and 718.69 is: 991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.35 : 1,763.62 = 718.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.35/1,763.62 = 718.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.35x = 1,763.62 × 718.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.35x = 1,267,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,491.65/1,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.51

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