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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.84, 1,913.56 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.84, 1,913.56 and 545.52 is: 817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.84 : 1,913.56 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.84/1,913.56 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.84x = 1,913.56 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.84x = 1,043,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,885.25/1,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.55

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