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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.39, 1,911.87 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.39, 1,911.87 and 616.86 is: 924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.39 : 1,911.87 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.39/1,911.87 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.39x = 1,911.87 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.39x = 1,179,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,356.13/1,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.70

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