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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.61, 1,764.38 and 718.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.61, 1,764.38 and 718.99 is: 992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.61 : 1,764.38 = 718.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.61/1,764.38 = 718.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.61x = 1,764.38 × 718.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.61x = 1,268,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,568.96/1,278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.15

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