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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.45, 1,765.13 and 837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.45, 1,765.13 and 837.09 is: 1,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.45 : 1,765.13 = 837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.45/1,765.13 = 837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.45x = 1,765.13 × 837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.45x = 1,477,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,568.49/1,278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.75

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