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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.75, 1,762.08 and 717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.75, 1,762.08 and 717.25 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.75 : 1,762.08 = 717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.75/1,762.08 = 717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.75x = 1,762.08 × 717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.75x = 1,263,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,854.14/1,276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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