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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.49, 1,911.69 and 788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.49, 1,911.69 and 788.06 is: 1,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.49 : 1,911.69 = 788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.49/1,911.69 = 788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.49x = 1,911.69 × 788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.49x = 1,506,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,516.86/1,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.21

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