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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.24, 1,915.58 and 497.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.24, 1,915.58 and 497.21 is: 745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.24 : 1,915.58 = 497.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.24/1,915.58 = 497.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.24x = 1,915.58 × 497.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.24x = 952,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,437.20/1,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.70

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