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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.59, 1,764.48 and 747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.59, 1,764.48 and 747.52 is: 1,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.59 : 1,764.48 = 747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.59/1,764.48 = 747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.59x = 1,764.48 × 747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.59x = 1,318,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,976.88/1,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.59

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