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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.04, 1,915.92 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.04, 1,915.92 and 411.42 is: 617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.04 : 1,915.92 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.04/1,915.92 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.04x = 1,915.92 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.04x = 788,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,247.81/1,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.25

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