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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.17, 1,914.46 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.17, 1,914.46 and 545.75 is: 818.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.17 : 1,914.46 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.17/1,914.46 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.17x = 1,914.46 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.17x = 1,044,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,816.55/1,276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.71

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