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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.11, 1,915.02 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.11, 1,915.02 and 455.26 is: 682.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.11 : 1,915.02 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.11/1,915.02 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.11x = 1,915.02 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.11x = 871,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,832.01/1,277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.66

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