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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.78, 1,764.01 and 880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.78, 1,764.01 and 880.40 is: 1,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.78 : 1,764.01 = 880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.78/1,764.01 = 880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.78x = 1,764.01 × 880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.78x = 1,553,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,034.40/1,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.47

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