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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.27, 1,914.63 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.27, 1,914.63 and 443.44 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.27 : 1,914.63 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.27/1,914.63 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.27x = 1,914.63 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.27x = 849,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,023.53/1,276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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