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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.34, 1,916 and 844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.34, 1,916 and 844.39 is: 1,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.34 : 1,916 = 844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.34/1,916 = 844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.34x = 1,916 × 844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.34x = 1,617,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,851.24/1,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.58

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