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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.40, 1,915.17 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.40, 1,915.17 and 546.14 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.40 : 1,915.17 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.40/1,915.17 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.40x = 1,915.17 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.40x = 1,045,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,950.94/1,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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