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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.99, 1,912.44 and 788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.99, 1,912.44 and 788.56 is: 1,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.99 : 1,912.44 = 788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.99/1,912.44 = 788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.99x = 1,912.44 × 788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.99x = 1,508,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,064.12/1,276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.96

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