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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.33, 1,914.77 and 411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.33, 1,914.77 and 411.25 is: 616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.33 : 1,914.77 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.33/1,914.77 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.33x = 1,914.77 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.33x = 787,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,449.16/1,276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.96

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