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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.99, 1,763.96 and 1,104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.99, 1,763.96 and 1,104.03 is: 1,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.99 : 1,763.96 = 1,104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.99/1,763.96 = 1,104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.99x = 1,763.96 × 1,104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.99x = 1,947,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,455.94/1,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.66

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