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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.80, 1,762.59 and 804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.80, 1,762.59 and 804.92 is: 1,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.80 : 1,762.59 = 804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.80/1,762.59 = 804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.80x = 1,762.59 × 804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.80x = 1,418,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,748.06/1,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.18

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