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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.35, 1,760.34 and 856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.35, 1,760.34 and 856.56 is: 1,181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.35 : 1,760.34 = 856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.35/1,760.34 = 856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.35x = 1,760.34 × 856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.35x = 1,507,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,836.83/1,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.37

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