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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.21, 1,913.91 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.21, 1,913.91 and 410.32 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.21 : 1,913.91 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.21/1,913.91 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.21x = 1,913.91 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.21x = 785,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,315.55/1,276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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