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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.26, 1,914.39 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.26, 1,914.39 and 351.92 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.26 : 1,914.39 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.26/1,914.39 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.26x = 1,914.39 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.26x = 673,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,702.56/1,276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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