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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.63, 1,914.29 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.63, 1,914.29 and 545.22 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.63 : 1,914.29 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.63/1,914.29 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.63x = 1,914.29 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.63x = 1,043,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,706.47/1,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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