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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.79, 1,764.80 and 754.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.79, 1,764.80 and 754.81 is: 1,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.79 : 1,764.80 = 754.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.79/1,764.80 = 754.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.79x = 1,764.80 × 754.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.79x = 1,332,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,084.91/1,278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.68

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