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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.13, 1,761.64 and 835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.13, 1,761.64 and 835.02 is: 1,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.13 : 1,761.64 = 835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.13/1,761.64 = 835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.13x = 1,761.64 × 835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.13x = 1,471,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,004.63/1,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.80

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