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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.38, 1,765.01 and 837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.38, 1,765.01 and 837.06 is: 1,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.38 : 1,765.01 = 837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.38/1,765.01 = 837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.38x = 1,765.01 × 837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.38x = 1,477,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,415.09/1,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.70

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