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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.55, 1,760.01 and 833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.55, 1,760.01 and 833.75 is: 1,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.55 : 1,760.01 = 833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.55/1,760.01 = 833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.55x = 1,760.01 × 833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.55x = 1,467,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,399.54/1,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.51

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