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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.58, 1,764.45 and 747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.58, 1,764.45 and 747.34 is: 1,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.58 : 1,764.45 = 747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.58/1,764.45 = 747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.58x = 1,764.45 × 747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.58x = 1,318,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,645.19/1,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.34

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