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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.98, 1,764.90 and 807.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.98, 1,764.90 and 807.34 is: 1,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.98 : 1,764.90 = 807.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.98/1,764.90 = 807.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.98x = 1,764.90 × 807.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.98x = 1,424,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,874.37/1,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.07

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