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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276, 1,760.88 and 810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276, 1,760.88 and 810.24 is: 1,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276 : 1,760.88 = 810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276/1,760.88 = 810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276x = 1,760.88 × 810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276x = 1,426,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,735.41/1,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.13

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