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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.62, 1,915.11 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.62, 1,915.11 and 411.18 is: 616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.62 : 1,915.11 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.62/1,915.11 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.62x = 1,915.11 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.62x = 787,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,454.93/1,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.83

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