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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.72, 1,764.18 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.72, 1,764.18 and 754.38 is: 1,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.72 : 1,764.18 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.72/1,764.18 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.72x = 1,764.18 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.72x = 1,330,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,862.11/1,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.78

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