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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.83, 1,913.47 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.83, 1,913.47 and 581.80 is: 871.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.83 : 1,913.47 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.83/1,913.47 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.83x = 1,913.47 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.83x = 1,113,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,248.58/1,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.89

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