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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.94, 1,763.03 and 835.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.94, 1,763.03 and 835.63 is: 1,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.94 : 1,763.03 = 835.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.94/1,763.03 = 835.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.94x = 1,763.03 × 835.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.94x = 1,473,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,232.17/1,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.72

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