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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.68, 1,761.78 and 717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.68, 1,761.78 and 717.15 is: 989.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.68 : 1,761.78 = 717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.68/1,761.78 = 717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.68x = 1,761.78 × 717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.68x = 1,263,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,460.53/1,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.65

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