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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.01, 1,761.45 and 810.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.01, 1,761.45 and 810.26 is: 1,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.01 : 1,761.45 = 810.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.01/1,761.45 = 810.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.01x = 1,761.45 × 810.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.01x = 1,427,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,232.48/1,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.51

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