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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.92, 1,761.54 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.92, 1,761.54 and 804.60 is: 1,109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.92 : 1,761.54 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.92/1,761.54 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.92x = 1,761.54 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.92x = 1,417,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,335.08/1,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.96

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