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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.44, 1,763.31 and 805.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.44, 1,763.31 and 805.66 is: 1,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.44 : 1,763.31 = 805.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.44/1,763.31 = 805.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.44x = 1,763.31 × 805.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.44x = 1,420,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,628.33/1,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.09

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