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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.46, 1,916.28 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.46, 1,916.28 and 411.76 is: 617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.46 : 1,916.28 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.46/1,916.28 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.46x = 1,916.28 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.46x = 789,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,047.45/1,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.67

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