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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.86, 1,762.86 and 981.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.86, 1,762.86 and 981.54 is: 1,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.86 : 1,762.86 = 981.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.86/1,762.86 = 981.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.86x = 1,762.86 × 981.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.86x = 1,730,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,317.60/1,276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.13

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