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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.16, 1,762.23 and 804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.16, 1,762.23 and 804.90 is: 1,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.16 : 1,762.23 = 804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.16/1,762.23 = 804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.16x = 1,762.23 × 804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.16x = 1,418,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,418.93/1,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.48

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