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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276, 1,761.12 and 724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276, 1,761.12 and 724 is: 999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276 : 1,761.12 = 724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276/1,761.12 = 724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276x = 1,761.12 × 724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276x = 1,275,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,050.88/1,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.26

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