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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.31, 1,761.46 and 778.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.31, 1,761.46 and 778.84 is: 1,074.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.31 : 1,761.46 = 778.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.31/1,761.46 = 778.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.31x = 1,761.46 × 778.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.31x = 1,371,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,893.05/1,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.89

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