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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.55, 1,763.57 and 837.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.55, 1,763.57 and 837.03 is: 1,154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.55 : 1,763.57 = 837.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.55/1,763.57 = 837.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.55x = 1,763.57 × 837.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.55x = 1,476,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,169.70/1,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.56

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