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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.68, 1,763.70 and 905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.68, 1,763.70 and 905 is: 1,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.68 : 1,763.70 = 905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.68/1,763.70 = 905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.68x = 1,763.70 × 905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.68x = 1,596,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,148.50/1,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.28

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