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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.40, 1,913.40 and 1,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.40, 1,913.40 and 1,061.40 is: 1,589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.40 : 1,913.40 = 1,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.40/1,913.40 = 1,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.40x = 1,913.40 × 1,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.40x = 2,030,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,882.76/1,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.86

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