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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.52, 1,763.84 and 780.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.52, 1,763.84 and 780.98 is: 1,077.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.52 : 1,763.84 = 780.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.52/1,763.84 = 780.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.52x = 1,763.84 × 780.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.52x = 1,377,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,523.76/1,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.44

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