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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.16, 1,916.16 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.16, 1,916.16 and 757.04 is: 1,136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.16 : 1,916.16 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.16/1,916.16 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.16x = 1,916.16 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.16x = 1,450,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,609.77/1,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.70

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