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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.54, 1,916.27 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.54, 1,916.27 and 365.54 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.54 : 1,916.27 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.54/1,916.27 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.54x = 1,916.27 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.54x = 700,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,473.34/1,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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