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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.87, 1,912.59 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.87, 1,912.59 and 544.44 is: 816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.87 : 1,912.59 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.87/1,912.59 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.87x = 1,912.59 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.87x = 1,041,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,290.50/1,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.14

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