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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.48, 1,913.43 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.48, 1,913.43 and 544.62 is: 817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.48 : 1,913.43 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.48/1,913.43 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.48x = 1,913.43 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.48x = 1,042,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,092.25/1,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.02

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