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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.84, 1,912.38 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.84, 1,912.38 and 544.32 is: 815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.84 : 1,912.38 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.84/1,912.38 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.84x = 1,912.38 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.84x = 1,040,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,946.68/1,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.89

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