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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.76, 1,784.16 and 761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.76, 1,784.16 and 761.76 is: 1,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.76 : 1,784.16 = 761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.76/1,784.16 = 761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.76x = 1,784.16 × 761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.76x = 1,359,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,101.72/1,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.32

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