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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.51, 1,914.77 and 730.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.51, 1,914.77 and 730.07 is: 1,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.51 : 1,914.77 = 730.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.51/1,914.77 = 730.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.51x = 1,914.77 × 730.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.51x = 1,397,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,917.27/1,277.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.25

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