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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.66, 1,913.34 and 545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.66, 1,913.34 and 545.16 is: 817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.66 : 1,913.34 = 545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.66/1,913.34 = 545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.66x = 1,913.34 × 545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.66x = 1,043,076.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,076.43/1,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.68

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