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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.92, 1,760.13 and 1,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.92, 1,760.13 and 1,041.84 is: 1,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.92 : 1,760.13 = 1,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.92/1,760.13 = 1,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.92x = 1,760.13 × 1,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.92x = 1,833,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,773.84/1,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.09

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