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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.46, 1,903.34 and 1,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.46, 1,903.34 and 1,193.64 is: 1,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.46 : 1,903.34 = 1,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.46/1,903.34 = 1,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.46x = 1,903.34 × 1,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.46x = 2,271,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,902.76/1,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.45

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