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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.26, 1,762.59 and 717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.26, 1,762.59 and 717.73 is: 990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.26 : 1,762.59 = 717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.26/1,762.59 = 717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.26x = 1,762.59 × 717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.26x = 1,265,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,063.72/1,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.45

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