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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.84, 1,760.92 and 828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.84, 1,760.92 and 828.80 is: 1,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.84 : 1,760.92 = 828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.84/1,760.92 = 828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.84x = 1,760.92 × 828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.84x = 1,459,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,450.50/1,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.02

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