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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.52, 1,762.92 and 904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.52, 1,762.92 and 904.08 is: 1,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.52 : 1,762.92 = 904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.52/1,762.92 = 904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.52x = 1,762.92 × 904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.52x = 1,593,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,820.71/1,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.59

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