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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.67, 1,765.38 and 998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.67, 1,765.38 and 998.41 is: 1,378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.67 : 1,765.38 = 998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.67/1,765.38 = 998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.67x = 1,765.38 × 998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.67x = 1,762,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,573.05/1,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.44

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