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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.03, 1,913.23 and 1,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.03, 1,913.23 and 1,001.78 is: 1,500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.03 : 1,913.23 = 1,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.03/1,913.23 = 1,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.03x = 1,913.23 × 1,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.03x = 1,916,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,635.55/1,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.85

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