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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.57, 1,916.13 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.57, 1,916.13 and 352.92 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.57 : 1,916.13 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.57/1,916.13 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.57x = 1,916.13 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.57x = 676,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,231.95/1,277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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