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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.46, 1,916.19 and 844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.46, 1,916.19 and 844.52 is: 1,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.46 : 1,916.19 = 844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.46/1,916.19 = 844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.46x = 1,916.19 × 844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.46x = 1,618,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,251.20/1,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.77

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