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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.91, 1,761.75 and 717.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.91, 1,761.75 and 717.31 is: 989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.91 : 1,761.75 = 717.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.91/1,761.75 = 717.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.91x = 1,761.75 × 717.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.91x = 1,263,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,713.18/1,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.66

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