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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.04, 1,760.88 and 779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.04, 1,760.88 and 779.51 is: 1,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.04 : 1,760.88 = 779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.04/1,760.88 = 779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.04x = 1,760.88 × 779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.04x = 1,372,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,614.76/1,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.69

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