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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.05, 1,914.48 and 583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.05, 1,914.48 and 583.48 is: 874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.05 : 1,914.48 = 583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.05/1,914.48 = 583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.05x = 1,914.48 × 583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.05x = 1,117,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,060.79/1,277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.72

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