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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.30, 1,916.06 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.30, 1,916.06 and 546.90 is: 820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.30 : 1,916.06 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.30/1,916.06 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.30x = 1,916.06 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.30x = 1,047,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,890.48/1,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.40

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