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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.68, 1,915.31 and 757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.68, 1,915.31 and 757.16 is: 1,135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.68 : 1,915.31 = 757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.68/1,915.31 = 757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.68x = 1,915.31 × 757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.68x = 1,450,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,196.12/1,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.91

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