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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.08, 1,925.89 and 1,243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.08, 1,925.89 and 1,243.27 is: 1,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.08 : 1,925.89 = 1,243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.08/1,925.89 = 1,243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.08x = 1,925.89 × 1,243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.08x = 2,394,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,407.72/1,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.38

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