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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.53, 1,913.04 and 699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.53, 1,913.04 and 699.19 is: 1,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.53 : 1,913.04 = 699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.53/1,913.04 = 699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.53x = 1,913.04 × 699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.53x = 1,337,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,578.44/1,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.00

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