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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.18, 1,761.29 and 778.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.18, 1,761.29 and 778.71 is: 1,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.18 : 1,761.29 = 778.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.18/1,761.29 = 778.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.18x = 1,761.29 × 778.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.18x = 1,371,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,538.54/1,276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.72

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