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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.58, 1,760.76 and 1,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.58, 1,760.76 and 1,172 is: 1,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.58 : 1,760.76 = 1,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.58/1,760.76 = 1,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.58x = 1,760.76 × 1,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.58x = 2,063,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,610.72/1,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.52

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