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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.89, 1,762.13 and 752.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.89, 1,762.13 and 752.93 is: 1,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.89 : 1,762.13 = 752.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.89/1,762.13 = 752.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.89x = 1,762.13 × 752.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.89x = 1,326,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,747.97/1,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.05

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