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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.62, 1,914.37 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.62, 1,914.37 and 496.18 is: 744.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.62 : 1,914.37 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.62/1,914.37 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.62x = 1,914.37 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.62x = 949,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,864.98/1,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.05

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