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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.28, 1,916.16 and 699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.28, 1,916.16 and 699.36 is: 1,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.28 : 1,916.16 = 699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.28/1,916.16 = 699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.28x = 1,916.16 × 699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.28x = 1,340,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,085.66/1,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.17

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