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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.43, 1,914.92 and 583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.43, 1,914.92 and 583.30 is: 875.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.43 : 1,914.92 = 583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.43/1,914.92 = 583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.43x = 1,914.92 × 583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.43x = 1,116,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,977.78/1,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.08

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