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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.76, 1,764.90 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.76, 1,764.90 and 755.08 is: 1,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.76 : 1,764.90 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.76/1,764.90 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.76x = 1,764.90 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.76x = 1,332,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,640.69/1,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.14

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