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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.06, 1,913.58 and 545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.06, 1,913.58 and 545.16 is: 818.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.06 : 1,913.58 = 545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.06/1,913.58 = 545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.06x = 1,913.58 × 545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.06x = 1,043,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,207.27/1,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.16

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