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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.84, 1,760.90 and 834.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.84, 1,760.90 and 834.12 is: 1,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.84 : 1,760.90 = 834.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.84/1,760.90 = 834.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.84x = 1,760.90 × 834.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.84x = 1,468,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,801.91/1,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.24

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