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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.04, 1,764.12 and 1,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.04, 1,764.12 and 1,079.12 is: 1,491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.04 : 1,764.12 = 1,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.04/1,764.12 = 1,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.04x = 1,764.12 × 1,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.04x = 1,903,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,697.17/1,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.88

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