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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.08, 1,764.76 and 1,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.08, 1,764.76 and 1,087.92 is: 1,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.08 : 1,764.76 = 1,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.08/1,764.76 = 1,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.08x = 1,764.76 × 1,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.08x = 1,919,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,917.70/1,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.37

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