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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.97, 1,913.77 and 410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.97, 1,913.77 and 410.17 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.97 : 1,913.77 = 410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.97/1,913.77 = 410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.97x = 1,913.77 × 410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.97x = 784,971.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,971.04/1,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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