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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.51, 1,914.36 and 545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.51, 1,914.36 and 545.68 is: 818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.51 : 1,914.36 = 545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.51/1,914.36 = 545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.51x = 1,914.36 × 545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.51x = 1,044,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,627.96/1,276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.35

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