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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.34, 1,762.68 and 717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.34, 1,762.68 and 717.90 is: 990.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.34 : 1,762.68 = 717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.34/1,762.68 = 717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.34x = 1,762.68 × 717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.34x = 1,265,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,427.97/1,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.67

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