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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.12, 1,916.40 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.12, 1,916.40 and 628.04 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.12 : 1,916.40 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.12/1,916.40 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.12x = 1,916.40 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.12x = 1,203,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,575.86/1,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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