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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.42, 1,761.41 and 828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.42, 1,761.41 and 828.74 is: 1,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.42 : 1,761.41 = 828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.42/1,761.41 = 828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.42x = 1,761.41 × 828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.42x = 1,459,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,750.92/1,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.63

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