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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.51, 1,916.24 and 353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.51, 1,916.24 and 353.03 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.51 : 1,916.24 = 353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.51/1,916.24 = 353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.51x = 1,916.24 × 353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.51x = 676,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,478.86/1,277.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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