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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.35, 1,915.23 and 627.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.35, 1,915.23 and 627.09 is: 940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.35 : 1,915.23 = 627.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.35/1,915.23 = 627.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.35x = 1,915.23 × 627.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.35x = 1,201,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,021.58/1,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.98

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