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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.01, 1,909.92 and 1,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.01, 1,909.92 and 1,183.60 is: 1,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.01 : 1,909.92 = 1,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.01/1,909.92 = 1,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.01x = 1,909.92 × 1,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.01x = 2,260,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,581.31/1,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.21

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