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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.80, 1,761.48 and 779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.80, 1,761.48 and 779.16 is: 1,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.80 : 1,761.48 = 779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.80/1,761.48 = 779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.80x = 1,761.48 × 779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.80x = 1,372,474.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,474.76/1,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.93

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