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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.04, 1,760.04 and 834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.04, 1,760.04 and 834.45 is: 1,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.04 : 1,760.04 = 834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.04/1,760.04 = 834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.04x = 1,760.04 × 834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.04x = 1,468,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,665.38/1,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.96

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