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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.11, 1,760.94 and 744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.11, 1,760.94 and 744.84 is: 1,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.11 : 1,760.94 = 744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.11/1,760.94 = 744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.11x = 1,760.94 × 744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.11x = 1,311,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,618.55/1,276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.83

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