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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.05, 1,761.12 and 778.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.05, 1,761.12 and 778.59 is: 1,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.05 : 1,761.12 = 778.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.05/1,761.12 = 778.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.05x = 1,761.12 × 778.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.05x = 1,371,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,183.28/1,276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.55

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