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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.02, 1,913.84 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.02, 1,913.84 and 398.32 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.02 : 1,913.84 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.02/1,913.84 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.02x = 1,913.84 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.02x = 762,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,311.18/1,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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