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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.27, 1,761.15 and 833.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.27, 1,761.15 and 833.47 is: 1,150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.27 : 1,761.15 = 833.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.27/1,761.15 = 833.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.27x = 1,761.15 × 833.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.27x = 1,467,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,865.69/1,276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.12

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