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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.65, 1,762.46 and 859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.65, 1,762.46 and 859.20 is: 1,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.65 : 1,762.46 = 859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.65/1,762.46 = 859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.65x = 1,762.46 × 859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.65x = 1,514,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,301.34/1,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.15

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