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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.98, 1,914.08 and 545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.98, 1,914.08 and 545.57 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.98 : 1,914.08 = 545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.98/1,914.08 = 545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.98x = 1,914.08 × 545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.98x = 1,044,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,252.33/1,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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