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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.75, 1,915.40 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.75, 1,915.40 and 411.13 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.75 : 1,915.40 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.75/1,915.40 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.75x = 1,915.40 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.75x = 787,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,478.40/1,276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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