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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.46, 1,762.17 and 752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.46, 1,762.17 and 752.66 is: 1,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.46 : 1,762.17 = 752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.46/1,762.17 = 752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.46x = 1,762.17 × 752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.46x = 1,326,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,314.87/1,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.06

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