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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.66, 1,761.87 and 717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.66, 1,761.87 and 717.16 is: 989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.66 : 1,761.87 = 717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.66/1,761.87 = 717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.66x = 1,761.87 × 717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.66x = 1,263,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,542.69/1,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.73

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