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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.52, 1,742.84 and 1,076.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.52, 1,742.84 and 1,076.92 is: 1,487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.52 : 1,742.84 = 1,076.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.52/1,742.84 = 1,076.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.52x = 1,742.84 × 1,076.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.52x = 1,876,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,899.25/1,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.81

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