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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.86, 1,764.94 and 719.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.86, 1,764.94 and 719.51 is: 992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.86 : 1,764.94 = 719.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.86/1,764.94 = 719.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.86x = 1,764.94 × 719.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.86x = 1,269,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,887.67/1,278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.98

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