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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.66, 1,915.11 and 496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.66, 1,915.11 and 496.72 is: 745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.66 : 1,915.11 = 496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.66/1,915.11 = 496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.66x = 1,915.11 × 496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.66x = 951,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,268.65/1,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.12

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