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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.14, 1,915.17 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.14, 1,915.17 and 627.52 is: 941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.14 : 1,915.17 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.14/1,915.17 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.14x = 1,915.17 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.14x = 1,201,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,807.48/1,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.01

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