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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.93, 1,765.01 and 963.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.93, 1,765.01 and 963.64 is: 1,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.93 : 1,765.01 = 963.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.93/1,765.01 = 963.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.93x = 1,765.01 × 963.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.93x = 1,700,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,827.41/1,278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.88

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