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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.28, 1,763.94 and 1,234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.28, 1,763.94 and 1,234.38 is: 1,704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.28 : 1,763.94 = 1,234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.28/1,763.94 = 1,234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.28x = 1,763.94 × 1,234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.28x = 2,177,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,372.26/1,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.69

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