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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276, 1,915.36 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276, 1,915.36 and 545.92 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276 : 1,915.36 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276/1,915.36 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276x = 1,915.36 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276x = 1,045,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,633.33/1,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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