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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.16, 1,911.66 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.16, 1,911.66 and 505.48 is: 757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.16 : 1,911.66 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.16/1,911.66 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.16x = 1,911.66 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.16x = 966,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,305.90/1,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.79

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