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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.71, 1,764.34 and 747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.71, 1,764.34 and 747.48 is: 1,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.71 : 1,764.34 = 747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.71/1,764.34 = 747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.71x = 1,764.34 × 747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.71x = 1,318,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,808.86/1,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.36

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