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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.64, 1,915.16 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.64, 1,915.16 and 546.22 is: 819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.64 : 1,915.16 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.64/1,915.16 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.64x = 1,915.16 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.64x = 1,046,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,091.18/1,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.41

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