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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.24, 1,915.62 and 399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.24, 1,915.62 and 399.61 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.24 : 1,915.62 = 399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.24/1,915.62 = 399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.24x = 1,915.62 × 399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.24x = 765,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,500.23/1,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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