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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.43, 1,913.99 and 789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.43, 1,913.99 and 789.50 is: 1,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.43 : 1,913.99 = 789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.43/1,913.99 = 789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.43x = 1,913.99 × 789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.43x = 1,511,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,081.59/1,277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.91

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