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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.28, 1,761.31 and 716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.28, 1,761.31 and 716.85 is: 989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.28 : 1,761.31 = 716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.28/1,761.31 = 716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.28x = 1,761.31 × 716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.28x = 1,262,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,591.49/1,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.28

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