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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.32, 1,761.30 and 752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.32, 1,761.30 and 752.26 is: 1,038.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.32 : 1,761.30 = 752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.32/1,761.30 = 752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.32x = 1,761.30 × 752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.32x = 1,324,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,955.54/1,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.11

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