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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.10, 1,916.10 and 627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.10, 1,916.10 and 627.40 is: 941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.10 : 1,916.10 = 627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.10/1,916.10 = 627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.10x = 1,916.10 × 627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.10x = 1,202,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,161.14/1,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.32

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