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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.87, 1,915.32 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.87, 1,915.32 and 352.44 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.87 : 1,915.32 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.87/1,915.32 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.87x = 1,915.32 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.87x = 675,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,035.38/1,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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