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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.59, 1,914.91 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.59, 1,914.91 and 352.15 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.59 : 1,914.91 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.59/1,914.91 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.59x = 1,914.91 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.59x = 674,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,329.89/1,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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