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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.60, 1,764.33 and 718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.60, 1,764.33 and 718.98 is: 992.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.60 : 1,764.33 = 718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.60/1,764.33 = 718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.60x = 1,764.33 × 718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.60x = 1,268,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,517.98/1,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.11

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