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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.18, 1,907.12 and 1,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.18, 1,907.12 and 1,014.23 is: 1,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.18 : 1,907.12 = 1,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.18/1,907.12 = 1,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.18x = 1,907.12 × 1,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.18x = 1,934,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,258.32/1,277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.48

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