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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.53, 1,910.69 and 719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.53, 1,910.69 and 719.75 is: 1,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.53 : 1,910.69 = 719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.53/1,910.69 = 719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.53x = 1,910.69 × 719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.53x = 1,375,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,223.00/1,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.32

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