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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.27, 1,763.09 and 963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.27, 1,763.09 and 963.44 is: 1,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.27 : 1,763.09 = 963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.27/1,763.09 = 963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.27x = 1,763.09 × 963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.27x = 1,698,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,625.02/1,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.88

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