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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.48, 1,915.92 and 619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.48, 1,915.92 and 619.34 is: 928.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.48 : 1,915.92 = 619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.48/1,915.92 = 619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.48x = 1,915.92 × 619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.48x = 1,186,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,596.31/1,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.86

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