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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.60, 1,914.72 and 582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.60, 1,914.72 and 582.52 is: 873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.60 : 1,914.72 = 582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.60/1,914.72 = 582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.60x = 1,914.72 × 582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.60x = 1,115,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,362.69/1,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.70

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