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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.71, 1,915.19 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.71, 1,915.19 and 496.77 is: 745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.71 : 1,915.19 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.71/1,915.19 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.71x = 1,915.19 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.71x = 951,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,408.85/1,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.20

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