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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.60, 1,914.12 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.60, 1,914.12 and 545.76 is: 818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.60 : 1,914.12 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.60/1,914.12 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.60x = 1,914.12 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.60x = 1,044,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,650.13/1,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.31

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