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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.87, 1,765.01 and 747.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.87, 1,765.01 and 747.91 is: 1,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.87 : 1,765.01 = 747.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.87/1,765.01 = 747.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.87x = 1,765.01 × 747.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.87x = 1,320,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,068.63/1,278.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.21

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