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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.68, 1,915.44 and 1,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.68, 1,915.44 and 1,048.08 is: 1,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.68 : 1,915.44 = 1,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.68/1,915.44 = 1,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.68x = 1,915.44 × 1,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.68x = 2,007,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,534.36/1,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.46

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