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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.36, 1,762.11 and 904.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.36, 1,762.11 and 904.53 is: 1,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.36 : 1,762.11 = 904.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.36/1,762.11 = 904.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.36x = 1,762.11 × 904.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.36x = 1,593,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,881.36/1,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.82

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