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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.30, 1,913.25 and 397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.30, 1,913.25 and 397.77 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.30 : 1,913.25 = 397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.30/1,913.25 = 397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.30x = 1,913.25 × 397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.30x = 761,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,033.45/1,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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