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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.51, 1,764.71 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.51, 1,764.71 and 754.71 is: 1,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.51 : 1,764.71 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.51/1,764.71 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.51x = 1,764.71 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.51x = 1,331,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,844.28/1,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.72

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