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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.06, 1,760.78 and 752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.06, 1,760.78 and 752.26 is: 1,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.06 : 1,760.78 = 752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.06/1,760.78 = 752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.06x = 1,760.78 × 752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.06x = 1,324,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,564.36/1,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.01

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