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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.37, 1,916.46 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.37, 1,916.46 and 411.75 is: 617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.37 : 1,916.46 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.37/1,916.46 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.37x = 1,916.46 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.37x = 789,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,102.41/1,277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.76

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