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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.70, 1,914.84 and 411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.70, 1,914.84 and 411.01 is: 616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.70 : 1,914.84 = 411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.70/1,914.84 = 411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.70x = 1,914.84 × 411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.70x = 787,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,013.60/1,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.45

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