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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.02, 1,914.67 and 864.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.02, 1,914.67 and 864.93 is: 1,296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.02 : 1,914.67 = 864.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.02/1,914.67 = 864.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.02x = 1,914.67 × 864.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.02x = 1,656,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,055.52/1,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.81

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