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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.25, 1,915.88 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.25, 1,915.88 and 411.56 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.25 : 1,915.88 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.25/1,915.88 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.25x = 1,915.88 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.25x = 788,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,502.30/1,277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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