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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.06, 1,915.77 and 411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.06, 1,915.77 and 411.17 is: 616.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.06 : 1,915.77 = 411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.06/1,915.77 = 411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.06x = 1,915.77 × 411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.06x = 787,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,707.15/1,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.81

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