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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.90, 1,764.81 and 755.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.90, 1,764.81 and 755.10 is: 1,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.90 : 1,764.81 = 755.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.90/1,764.81 = 755.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.90x = 1,764.81 × 755.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.90x = 1,332,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,608.03/1,278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.00

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