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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.67, 1,761.27 and 745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.67, 1,761.27 and 745.46 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.67 : 1,761.27 = 745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.67/1,761.27 = 745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.67x = 1,761.27 × 745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.67x = 1,312,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,956.33/1,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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