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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.07, 1,915.71 and 411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.07, 1,915.71 and 411.39 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.07 : 1,915.71 = 411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.07/1,915.71 = 411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.07x = 1,915.71 × 411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.07x = 788,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,103.94/1,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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