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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.53, 1,913.69 and 721.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.53, 1,913.69 and 721.75 is: 1,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.53 : 1,913.69 = 721.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.53/1,913.69 = 721.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.53x = 1,913.69 × 721.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.53x = 1,381,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,205.76/1,278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.31

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