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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.77, 1,916.51 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.77, 1,916.51 and 627.96 is: 942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.77 : 1,916.51 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.77/1,916.51 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.77x = 1,916.51 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.77x = 1,203,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,488.48/1,276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.60

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