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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.69, 1,913.43 and 583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.69, 1,913.43 and 583.15 is: 873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.69 : 1,913.43 = 583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.69/1,913.43 = 583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.69x = 1,913.43 × 583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.69x = 1,115,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,816.70/1,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.99

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