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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.80, 1,913.68 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.80, 1,913.68 and 410.18 is: 615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.80 : 1,913.68 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.80/1,913.68 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.80x = 1,913.68 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.80x = 784,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,953.26/1,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.26

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