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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.55, 1,762.56 and 946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.55, 1,762.56 and 946.53 is: 1,305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.55 : 1,762.56 = 946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.55/1,762.56 = 946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.55x = 1,762.56 × 946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.55x = 1,668,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,315.92/1,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.87

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