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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.10, 1,760.56 and 834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.10, 1,760.56 and 834.26 is: 1,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.10 : 1,760.56 = 834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.10/1,760.56 = 834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.10x = 1,760.56 × 834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.10x = 1,468,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,753.90/1,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.98

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