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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.48, 1,913.48 and 627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.48, 1,913.48 and 627.66 is: 940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.48 : 1,913.48 = 627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.48/1,913.48 = 627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.48x = 1,913.48 × 627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.48x = 1,201,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,014.86/1,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.88

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