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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.80, 1,912.10 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.80, 1,912.10 and 544.52 is: 816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.80 : 1,912.10 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.80/1,912.10 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.80x = 1,912.10 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.80x = 1,041,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,164.41/1,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.09

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