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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.88, 1,762.09 and 724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.88, 1,762.09 and 724.88 is: 1,000.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.88 : 1,762.09 = 724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.88/1,762.09 = 724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.88x = 1,762.09 × 724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.88x = 1,277,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,303.80/1,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.33

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