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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.48, 1,763.41 and 1,235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.48, 1,763.41 and 1,235.62 is: 1,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.48 : 1,763.41 = 1,235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.48/1,763.41 = 1,235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.48x = 1,763.41 × 1,235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.48x = 2,178,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,904.66/1,278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.29

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