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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.33, 1,916.31 and 692.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.33, 1,916.31 and 692.07 is: 1,038.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.33 : 1,916.31 = 692.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.33/1,916.31 = 692.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.33x = 1,916.31 × 692.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.33x = 1,326,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,220.66/1,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.28

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