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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.16, 1,759.80 and 1,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.16, 1,759.80 and 1,211.28 is: 1,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.16 : 1,759.80 = 1,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.16/1,759.80 = 1,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.16x = 1,759.80 × 1,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.16x = 2,131,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,610.54/1,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.02

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