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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.83, 1,915.20 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.83, 1,915.20 and 352.44 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.83 : 1,915.20 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.83/1,915.20 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.83x = 1,915.20 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.83x = 674,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,993.09/1,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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