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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.12, 1,916.32 and 757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.12, 1,916.32 and 757.10 is: 1,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.12 : 1,916.32 = 757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.12/1,916.32 = 757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.12x = 1,916.32 × 757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.12x = 1,450,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,845.87/1,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.03

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