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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.40, 1,764.36 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.40, 1,764.36 and 747.20 is: 1,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.40 : 1,764.36 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.40/1,764.36 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.40x = 1,764.36 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.40x = 1,318,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,329.79/1,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.23

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