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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.95, 1,761.45 and 804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.95, 1,761.45 and 804.66 is: 1,109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.95 : 1,761.45 = 804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.95/1,761.45 = 804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.95x = 1,761.45 × 804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.95x = 1,417,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,368.36/1,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.96

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