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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.10, 1,762.38 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.10, 1,762.38 and 709.97 is: 979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.10 : 1,762.38 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.10/1,762.38 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.10x = 1,762.38 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.10x = 1,251,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,233.38/1,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.75

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