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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.26, 1,915.48 and 546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.26, 1,915.48 and 546.64 is: 819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.26 : 1,915.48 = 546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.26/1,915.48 = 546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.26x = 1,915.48 × 546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.26x = 1,047,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,067.04/1,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.78

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