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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.48, 1,915.60 and 507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.48, 1,915.60 and 507.04 is: 760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.48 : 1,915.60 = 507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.48/1,915.60 = 507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.48x = 1,915.60 × 507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.48x = 971,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,285.82/1,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.91

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