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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.28, 1,916.08 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.28, 1,916.08 and 455.64 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.28 : 1,916.08 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.28/1,916.08 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.28x = 1,916.08 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.28x = 873,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,041.55/1,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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