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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.76, 1,760.11 and 940.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.76, 1,760.11 and 940.07 is: 1,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.76 : 1,760.11 = 940.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.76/1,760.11 = 940.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.76x = 1,760.11 × 940.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.76x = 1,654,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,626.61/1,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.96

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