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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.99, 1,764.72 and 754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.99, 1,764.72 and 754.74 is: 1,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.99 : 1,764.72 = 754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.99/1,764.72 = 754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.99x = 1,764.72 × 754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.99x = 1,331,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,904.77/1,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.37

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