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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.02, 1,761.14 and 833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.02, 1,761.14 and 833.76 is: 1,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.02 : 1,761.14 = 833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.02/1,761.14 = 833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.02x = 1,761.14 × 833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.02x = 1,468,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,370.17/1,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.74

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