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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.47, 1,914.53 and 410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.47, 1,914.53 and 410.67 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.47 : 1,914.53 = 410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.47/1,914.53 = 410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.47x = 1,914.53 × 410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.47x = 786,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,237.98/1,276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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