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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.46, 1,915.65 and 1,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.46, 1,915.65 and 1,023.02 is: 1,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.46 : 1,915.65 = 1,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.46/1,915.65 = 1,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.46x = 1,915.65 × 1,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.46x = 1,959,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,748.26/1,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.30

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