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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.68, 1,915.11 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.68, 1,915.11 and 411.03 is: 616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.68 : 1,915.11 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.68/1,915.11 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.68x = 1,915.11 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.68x = 787,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,167.66/1,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.57

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