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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.44, 1,756.86 and 776.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.44, 1,756.86 and 776.10 is: 1,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.44 : 1,756.86 = 776.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.44/1,756.86 = 776.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.44x = 1,756.86 × 776.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.44x = 1,363,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,499.05/1,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.72

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