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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.60, 1,915.20 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.60, 1,915.20 and 410.92 is: 616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.60 : 1,915.20 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.60/1,915.20 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.60x = 1,915.20 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.60x = 786,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,993.98/1,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.48

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