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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.46, 1,763.11 and 1,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.46, 1,763.11 and 1,064.44 is: 1,469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.46 : 1,763.11 = 1,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.46/1,763.11 = 1,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.46x = 1,763.11 × 1,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.46x = 1,876,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,712.44/1,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.09

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