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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.53, 1,761.62 and 717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.53, 1,761.62 and 717 is: 989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.53 : 1,761.62 = 717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.53/1,761.62 = 717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.53x = 1,761.62 × 717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.53x = 1,263,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,077.96/1,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.46

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