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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.28, 1,756.18 and 977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.28, 1,756.18 and 977.16 is: 1,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.28 : 1,756.18 = 977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.28/1,756.18 = 977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.28x = 1,756.18 × 977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.28x = 1,716,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,068.85/1,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.81

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