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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.63, 1,761.90 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.63, 1,761.90 and 717.12 is: 989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.63 : 1,761.90 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.63/1,761.90 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.63x = 1,761.90 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.63x = 1,263,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,495.07/1,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.71

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