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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.51, 1,757.67 and 1,118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.51, 1,757.67 and 1,118.23 is: 1,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.51 : 1,757.67 = 1,118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.51/1,757.67 = 1,118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.51x = 1,757.67 × 1,118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.51x = 1,965,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,479.32/1,276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.73

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