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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.42, 1,764.20 and 747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.42, 1,764.20 and 747.42 is: 1,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.42 : 1,764.20 = 747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.42/1,764.20 = 747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.42x = 1,764.20 × 747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.42x = 1,318,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,598.36/1,278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.43

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