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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.38, 1,761.12 and 804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.38, 1,761.12 and 804.42 is: 1,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.38 : 1,761.12 = 804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.38/1,761.12 = 804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.38x = 1,761.12 × 804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.38x = 1,416,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,680.15/1,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.92

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