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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.12, 1,915.74 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.12, 1,915.74 and 411.44 is: 617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.12 : 1,915.74 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.12/1,915.74 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.12x = 1,915.74 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.12x = 788,212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,212.07/1,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.18

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