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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.64, 1,914.80 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.64, 1,914.80 and 399.10 is: 598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.64 : 1,914.80 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.64/1,914.80 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.64x = 1,914.80 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.64x = 764,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,196.68/1,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.60

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