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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.55, 1,906.72 and 1,123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.55, 1,906.72 and 1,123.95 is: 1,677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.55 : 1,906.72 = 1,123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.55/1,906.72 = 1,123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.55x = 1,906.72 × 1,123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.55x = 2,143,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,055.13/1,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.47

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