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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.03, 1,914.18 and 545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.03, 1,914.18 and 545.41 is: 818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.03 : 1,914.18 = 545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.03/1,914.18 = 545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.03x = 1,914.18 × 545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.03x = 1,044,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,012.91/1,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.17

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