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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.18, 1,761.14 and 745.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.18, 1,761.14 and 745.09 is: 1,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.18 : 1,761.14 = 745.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.18/1,761.14 = 745.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.18x = 1,761.14 × 745.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.18x = 1,312,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,207.80/1,276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.23

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