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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.86, 1,915.56 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.86, 1,915.56 and 411.14 is: 616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.86 : 1,915.56 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.86/1,915.56 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.86x = 1,915.56 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.86x = 787,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,563.34/1,276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.80

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