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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.15, 1,915.25 and 455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.15, 1,915.25 and 455.27 is: 682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.15 : 1,915.25 = 455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.15/1,915.25 = 455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.15x = 1,915.25 × 455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.15x = 871,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,944.01/1,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.73

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