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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.46, 1,762.89 and 717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.46, 1,762.89 and 717.95 is: 990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.46 : 1,762.89 = 717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.46/1,762.89 = 717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.46x = 1,762.89 × 717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.46x = 1,265,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,666.88/1,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.77

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