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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.31, 1,761.37 and 716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.31, 1,761.37 and 716.74 is: 989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.31 : 1,761.37 = 716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.31/1,761.37 = 716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.31x = 1,761.37 × 716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.31x = 1,262,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,438.14/1,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.13

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