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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.55, 1,916.70 and 757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.55, 1,916.70 and 757.27 is: 1,135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.55 : 1,916.70 = 757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.55/1,916.70 = 757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.55x = 1,916.70 × 757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.55x = 1,451,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,459.41/1,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.24

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