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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.92, 1,761.90 and 752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.92, 1,761.90 and 752.82 is: 1,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.92 : 1,761.90 = 752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.92/1,761.90 = 752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.92x = 1,761.90 × 752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.92x = 1,326,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,393.56/1,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.74

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