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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.84, 1,759.74 and 926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.84, 1,759.74 and 926.92 is: 1,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.84 : 1,759.74 = 926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.84/1,759.74 = 926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.84x = 1,759.74 × 926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.84x = 1,631,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,138.20/1,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.48

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