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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.46, 1,914.17 and 546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.46, 1,914.17 and 546.57 is: 818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.46 : 1,914.17 = 546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.46/1,914.17 = 546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.46x = 1,914.17 × 546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.46x = 1,046,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,225.16/1,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.99

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