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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.74, 1,765.05 and 1,105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.74, 1,765.05 and 1,105.94 is: 1,526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.74 : 1,765.05 = 1,105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.74/1,765.05 = 1,105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.74x = 1,765.05 × 1,105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.74x = 1,952,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,039.40/1,278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.53

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