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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.35, 1,916.73 and 628.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.35, 1,916.73 and 628.09 is: 942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.35 : 1,916.73 = 628.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.35/1,916.73 = 628.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.35x = 1,916.73 × 628.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.35x = 1,203,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,878.95/1,277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.48

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